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MF58 XUP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,971 mi
Last recorded35,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 35,971 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 34,139 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 32,705 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 32,692 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 32,559 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust back box blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre obviously under inflated recommend inflate all 4 tyres to correct pressure (5.2.3 (l))

batter insecure to mounting plate, recommend secure

Pass 25 Feb 2023 28,361 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 22,491 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 22,491 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 22,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 22,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 21,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 21,424 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))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 20,708 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,916 miles

All brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrulls

Pass 13 Jul 2016 19,051 miles

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrulls

Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,793 miles

all brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrulls

Pass 16 Jul 2014 16,432 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,906 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,310 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 9,924 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 XUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

MF58 XUP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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