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NG58 JEJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,572 mi
Last recorded54,572 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 JEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 54,572 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear handbrake performance low 58kg

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside headlamp loose (inner bracket broken)

Pass 16 Dec 2024 49,238 miles

n/s park brake low on efficiency

Fail 14 Dec 2024 49,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to severity of exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

n/s park brake low on efficiency

Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 42,306 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 42,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,651 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 39,651 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 37,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 35,961 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 35,961 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,363 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 31,865 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Dec 2014 25,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 25,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 22,084 miles

Front ABS reluctor rings corroded

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 19,766 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake pipes smeared with grease makes it difficult to check level of corrosion, but appear ok.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,766 miles

Rear brake pipes smeared with grease makes it difficult to check level of corrosion, but appear ok.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 17,378 miles

Centre exhaust mounting clamp corroded and broken away.

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

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

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

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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NG58 JEJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 NG58 JEJ, 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 NG58 JEJ registered?

NG58 JEJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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