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NL58 TYK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,090 mi
Last recorded99,090 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 TYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,090 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 94,967 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,841 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' sticker (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,053 miles

Advise that both rear tyres are very heavily perished advise replacement ASAP

Advise that the offside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD !!

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 81,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded along floorpan to offside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded along length of floorpan to nearside rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise that both rear tyres are very heavily perished advise replacement ASAP

Advise that the offside front tyre is devoid of tread on the inner shoulder ie BALD !!

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 73,972 miles

Advise that the engine oil pan/sump is pourous and is leaking oil !!

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,259 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,259 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise that the front brake discs are worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2011 33,522 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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NL58 TYK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

NL58 TYK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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