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MT58 CYY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,368 mi
Last recorded35,368 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT58 CYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 35,368 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 32,813 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 32,813 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 30,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 26,691 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,779 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 22,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 21,953 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 21,953 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,271 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,387 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 18,555 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 18,554 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 16,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 14,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 14,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 12,771 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 12,771 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 10,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 7,723 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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MT58 CYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CYY, 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 MT58 CYY registered?

MT58 CYY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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