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ML58 YME

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,546 mi
Last recorded50,546 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 YME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 50,546 miles

oil leak

some damage to body panels

some free play in both top mountings

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on sub frames, steering suspension, and brake components.

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 13 Sep 2024 49,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,983 miles

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 16 Sep 2022 47,003 miles

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 16 Sep 2022 47,003 miles

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,718 miles

o/sn/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,676 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Aug 2020 44,676 miles

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,640 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,496 miles

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

all tyres threads are starting to crack and deteriorate

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,797 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,291 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,125 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,483 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,578 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 18,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 18,138 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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ML58 YME is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 ML58 YME, 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 ML58 YME registered?

ML58 YME is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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