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PX58 SSZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,063 mi
Last recorded87,063 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 SSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,063 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides getting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back beam very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 87,063 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust generally deteriorated/corroded (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides getting corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back beam very corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,685 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle badly corroded but not rottern

Fail 30 Oct 2024 70,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear axle badly corroded but not rottern

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 63,355 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,713 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,899 miles

Central Exhaust hanger corroded loose but system still secure

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 52,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Driveshaft ring broken (1.6 (e))

Central Exhaust hanger corroded loose but system still secure

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump heavily corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 47,579 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded at front join and centre pipe hanger corroded loose but system still secure

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,257 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 37,708 miles

full exhaust system corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,799 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,998 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 22,925 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 22,925 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 10,791 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 10,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PX58 SSZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX58 SSZ, 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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PX58 SSZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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