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MF58 SYZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 70,790 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Cannot assess front pads due to wheel trims.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 63,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 57,824 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 57,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside front brake application uneven binding (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,168 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 33,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 26,097 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 SYZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

Is MF58 SYZ safe to buy?

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