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MA58 VZG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 VZG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 83,111 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a temp puncture repair

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2024 74,912 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 74,912 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 68,891 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED Dip beam bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,862 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 55,862 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust supports deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2020 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust supports deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,827 miles

both front upper struut top mounts are slightly worn and have movement

Pass 9 Oct 2018 39,189 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 39,189 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 34,135 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central exhaust bracket detached

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,854 miles

Exhaust center mounting point broke and insecure

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Oct 2015 23,854 miles

Exhaust center mounting point broke and insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 20,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre (outer edge) has a cut but is not deep enough to reach the ply or cords change soon

Pass 14 Oct 2013 15,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 10,270 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 5,436 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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MA58 VZG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA58 VZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MA58 VZG registered?

MA58 VZG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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