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NU58 UOB

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

67,085 mi
Last recorded67,085 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 UOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (j))

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres perished

rear of car loaded with stuff

underside and underside components corroded

Fail 29 May 2024 67,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all brake pipes corroded

all tyres perished

rear of car loaded with stuff

underside and underside components corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 67,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

off side front brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 May 2023 66,835 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2023 66,831 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front lower cross member/radiator support panel rusted and damaged [non structural component]

Fail 17 Jun 2022 66,801 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust defective (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber worn and split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box rusted to excess and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower cross member/radiator support panel rusted and damaged [non structural component]

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front lower cross panel/radiator support panel rusted and damaged [non structural part]

Fail 19 Sep 2020 66,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber split and damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front cross panel/radiator support panel rusted and damaged [non structural part]

Pass 25 Apr 2019 63,126 miles

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

all brake pipes greased / corroded

both sills corroded

front cross member / radiator support damaged / corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2019 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pipes greased / corroded

both sills corroded

front cross member / radiator support damaged / corroded

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 May 2018 49,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 45,673 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 45,673 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front/center (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak Engine sump ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,649 miles

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

slight oil leak - sump porous

Pass 27 Jul 2015 38,689 miles

exhaust missing support bracket, but still adequately supported

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,682 miles

centre exhaust support bracket insecure but exhaust still adequately secure

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,881 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,401 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 UOB is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NU58 UOB, 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 NU58 UOB registered?

NU58 UOB is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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