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MT58 CYP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,417 mi
Last recorded79,417 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 CYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,417 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front top mounts have movement

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

requires wheel removal; to verify brake pad thickness

Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front top mounts have movement

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

requires wheel removal; to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 17 Dec 2018 70,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 70,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 66,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,601 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust mounting snapped

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 61,253 miles

child seat fitted

exhaust front mount broken

Fail 15 Dec 2016 61,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge and on 2 mm

child seat fitted

exhaust front mount broken

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,380 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 9 Dec 2015 55,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Dec 2014 49,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 16 Dec 2014 49,215 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front mounting bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,108 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,288 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 37,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,927 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 30,927 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MT58 CYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MT58 CYP, 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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MT58 CYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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