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MK58 AXY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,864 mi
Last recorded62,864 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 AXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 62,864 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 62,863 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 59,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 56,864 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,864 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 49,527 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 45,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn off on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 42,700 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 42,624 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 39,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 35,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 32,500 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 29,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 27,730 miles

both sides rear tyres tread slightly cut

Pass 4 Sep 2013 24,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 18,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 11,531 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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MK58 AXY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MK58 AXY, 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 MK58 AXY registered?

MK58 AXY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MK58 AXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 AXY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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