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NL58 TZG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,486 mi
Last recorded42,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 42,486 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 42,486 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leaks (lambda 1.65) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear silencer joint (clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked around front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 41,261 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 41,261 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,454 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 37,268 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 35,726 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2021 35,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2021 33,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2019 31,417 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT CRACKING IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 2 Jan 2019 30,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 26,434 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 26,434 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 25,077 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,712 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,232 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 19,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 17,119 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,749 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 TZG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

NL58 TZG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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