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MF58 KWS

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,897 mi
Last recorded53,897 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 KWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,897 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise n/s mirror in very poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,426 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

advise rear blade split

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,581 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EMS light on

Engine has a misfire

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 39,110 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,869 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 31,869 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,141 miles

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,099 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket broken

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2011 22,181 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KWS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF58 KWS, 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 MF58 KWS registered?

MF58 KWS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is MF58 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 KWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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