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PE58 WFJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

54,514 mi
Last recorded54,514 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 WFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,514 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 54,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction parking permit (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,140 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 51,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 44,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 35,099 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 35,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp leveling device not checked

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2020 29,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked in between tread, deep enough to reach cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked in between tread, deep enough to reach cords in places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting has slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2019 27,463 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 27,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,285 miles

Movement in top mounts for n/side and o/side front macpherson struts.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 26,285 miles

Movement in top mounts for n/side and o/side front macpherson struts.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,016 miles

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

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

Slight perishing and distorting on inner walls of o/side and n/side rear tyres.

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,162 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,694 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 16,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 14,426 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 12,039 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 11,985 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,184 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)

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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PE58 WFJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PE58 WFJ, 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 PE58 WFJ registered?

PE58 WFJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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