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NX58 XRZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX58 XRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2022 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sell (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 81,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 77,960 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,870 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 76,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,792 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,497 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 3 Feb 2016 75,497 miles

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

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

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

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

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 12 Dec 2013 58,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 58,019 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 58,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 54,626 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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NX58 XRZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NX58 XRZ, 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 NX58 XRZ registered?

NX58 XRZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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