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MK58 AYU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 AYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,473 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 53,597 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 47,281 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 47,281 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 43,480 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 34,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 34,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 34,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,672 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 32,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,585 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 28,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 28,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Offside Front cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Offside Rear cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Fail 14 Mar 2017 26,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Offside Front cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Offside Rear cracks forming in tyre outer side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2016 23,543 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,912 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 18,731 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 17,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,227 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 AYU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MK58 AYU, 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 AYU registered?

MK58 AYU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is MK58 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 AYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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