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NL58 SXK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,394 mi
Last recorded67,394 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 SXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 67,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,657 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 64,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,863 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,839 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top shocker mountings have movement / lift in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel starting to get high

Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top shocker mountings have movement / lift in (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever travel starting to get high

Pass 27 Nov 2020 58,364 miles

Offside Front shocker top mounting has lift/movement in

Fail 27 Nov 2020 58,353 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section rubber mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front shocker top mounting has lift/movement in

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 51,816 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 51,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 48,609 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,530 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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Pass 27 Nov 2015 42,163 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,682 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,556 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 17,723 miles

exhaust center hanging bracket snapped

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 SXK 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 72.2%.

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 NL58 SXK, 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 NL58 SXK registered?

NL58 SXK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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