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NL58 SXJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,059 mi
Last recorded89,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 SXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 89,059 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,203 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 85,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 81,942 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 79,836 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 79,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 76,889 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 69,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,375 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 59,214 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 53,688 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,218 miles

o/s/f dust cover worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,037 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,058 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,564 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 20,551 miles

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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NL58 SXJ 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 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 NL58 SXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL58 SXJ registered?

NL58 SXJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is NL58 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 SXJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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