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ML58 UNK

2008 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,129 mi
Last recorded120,129 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 UNK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,129 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( corroded / play ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( Wheel bearing has slight play ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damping effect slight - ( casing rubber upper outer bushes / bump stops worn ) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - ( Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - bushes worn ) (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn - ( slight out of shape ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil engine / transmission - ( both ) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 120,129 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits treatment advised / service - ( premium petrol ) (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( corroded / play ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( Wheel bearing has slight play ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing damping effect slight - ( casing rubber upper outer bushes / bump stops worn ) (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - ( Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - bushes worn ) (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired - ( sills ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn - ( slight out of shape ) (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil engine / transmission - ( both ) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 120,125 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits - ( treatment / service advised ) (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn SIEZED / CORRODED / WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded - ( allocated near tank area ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - ( inner sill / complete ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion calliper sticking hard - ( service / repair / replace ) (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting - ( inner sill / complete ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BOTH - Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened - ( rear axle mountings are corroded / dangerous ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen slight - ( Provides insufficient washer liquid ) (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened - ( corroded ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment tie rod has play (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported - ( corroded joints ) (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play - ( corroded / play ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy - ( Wheel bearing has slight play ) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources REAR - ( DIM ) (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rear both - ( casing rubber upper outer bushes / bump stops worn ) (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded - ( Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam - bushes worn ) (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside both corroded / worn - ( required soon ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn - ( slight out of shape ) (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil engine / transmission - ( both ) (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn - ( slight ) (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,032 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,338 miles

Front Strut top mounts have slight play. Nearside and Offside

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))

Rear Inner Sills corroded. Nearside and Offside

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 116,338 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Strut top mounts have slight play. Nearside and Offside

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Sills corroded. Nearside and Offside

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres have uneven treadwear. Nearside and Offside

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Some corrosion to underbody, steering and suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,583 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S And O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight Movement In Strut Top Mounts

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S And O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S And O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Slight Movement In Strut Top Mounts

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S And O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 102,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 102,343 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edges

Slight Bind On Offside Front

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,319 miles

Slight Movement In Front Strut Top Mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 93,317 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight Movement In Front Strut Top Mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 84,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

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

deterioration /corrosion on exhaust system

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre wear on outer edges of treads

some movement/play in offside front suspension strut top mounting

underbody soiled restricting inspection of underbody components

Fail 17 Dec 2015 84,663 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner braking face (3.5.1i)

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

deterioration /corrosion on exhaust system

front exhaust support mounting corroded insecure system still supported

high level stop lamp not working

offside front tyre wear on outer edges of treads

some movement/play in offside front suspension strut top mounting

underbody soiled restricting inspection of underbody components

Fail 17 Dec 2014 75,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust

underbody/undertbody components undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2014 75,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion on exhaust

underbody/undertbody components undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2013 66,538 miles

Oil leak

clutch requires adjustment

front exhaust mounting insecure (exhaust system still supported)

some deterioration on front of exhaust system

some rusting on front brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2013 66,538 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

clutch requires adjustment

front exhaust mounting insecure (exhaust system still supported)

some deterioration on front of exhaust system

some rusting on front brake discs

Pass 4 Dec 2012 57,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 56,948 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,233 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 49,233 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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ML58 UNK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ML58 UNK, 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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ML58 UNK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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