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MF58 FNU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

26,697 mi
Last recorded26,697 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 FNU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 26,697 miles

Reverse light not working.

Pass 16 Sep 2024 25,915 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam.

Fail 10 Sep 2024 25,898 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion to rear axle beam.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 24,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 23,662 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 23,662 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,463 miles

o/s/r binding slightly.

Pass 18 Sep 2020 21,277 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 19,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 18,239 miles

slight perishing to tyres.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 17,422 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,280 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 16,280 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,221 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 15,221 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust hanger broken off.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,521 miles

exhaust hanger broken off.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 13,589 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,114 miles

front tyres becoming low on tread

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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MF58 FNU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF58 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF58 FNU?

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What year was MF58 FNU registered?

MF58 FNU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is MF58 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 FNU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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