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NL58 TZK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,911 mi
Last recorded168,911 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 168,911 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 168,846 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 165,046 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 164,942 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 160,334 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 160,245 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 155,842 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 151,608 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2021 151,468 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 147,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 141,271 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,686 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 125,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 125,724 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,216 miles

both rear coil springs coroded

front exhaust hanger corroded off system still secured

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes coroding

sump coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,440 miles

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

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

battery loose but not insecure

low fuel lamp on

sump coroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 76,218 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,101 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 TZK 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 NL58 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

NL58 TZK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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