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NU58 KUO

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,575 mi
Last recorded92,575 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 KUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front part on floorpan (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jan 2022 91,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge and tread cracking 155/70-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,361 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on inner edge and tread cracking 155/70-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn off slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,543 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 90,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 89,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front half of front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,180 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,273 miles

Front discs poor

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

Oil leak Sump poor ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 80,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded end of offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Around front exhaust hanger (7.1.2)

Front discs poor

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak Sump poor ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front mounting adrift

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front mounting adrift

oil level low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,757 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 54,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 38,347 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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,910 miles

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

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

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

exhaust hangers poor

Pass 14 Nov 2012 19,988 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 13,127 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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NU58 KUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NU58 KUO, 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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NU58 KUO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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