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MF58 RKA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

50,567 mi
Last recorded50,567 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,567 miles

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

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

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

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

cant see front pads

exhaust poor condition

Fail 31 Oct 2025 50,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

cant see front pads

exhaust poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2024 44,715 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

cant see pads

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,270 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts have play especially O/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 31,891 miles

play in top mounts

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,882 miles

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Oct 2020 28,344 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 26,526 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 42,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 19 Oct 2017 23,338 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 20,149 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,606 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 15,193 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 12,491 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 9,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 6,680 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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MF58 RKA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RKA, 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 RKA registered?

MF58 RKA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is MF58 RKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF58 RKA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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