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MF58 RHV

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

102,688 mi
Last recorded102,688 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RHV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 102,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,508 miles

Both front suspension struts have movement in their upper bearings

Both rear wheels are heavily corroded

Coolant level is low

Engine has oil leak (sump)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front inner cv boot has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front outer cv boot has a slight seepage of grease

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 97,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Both front suspension struts have movement in their upper bearings

Both rear wheels are heavily corroded

Coolant level is low

Engine has oil leak (sump)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside front inner cv boot has a slight seepage of grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front outer cv boot has a slight seepage of grease

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,503 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2018 88,501 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

windscreen damaged

wipers slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside rear rim damaged causing slight bulge in tyre

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2017 81,098 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside rear rim damaged causing slight bulge in tyre

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear wheel damaged causing slight bulge in tyre

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2016 73,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear coil spring corroded

nearside rear wheel damaged causing slight bulge in tyre

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,267 miles

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Sep 2015 66,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2014 57,186 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cut and nail in offside rear tyre

cut,nail and cracks in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak from sump

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 57,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

cut and nail in offside rear tyre

cut,nail and cracks in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear coil spring corroded

oil leak from sump

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2013 47,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sump leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,604 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 39,601 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,792 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RHV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 RHV, 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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MF58 RHV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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