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RE58 LGF

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,400 mi
Last recorded115,400 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 LGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,400 miles

exhaust corroded and front flexi broken

o/s/f road wheel damage

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 23 Feb 2021 110,496 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating slight blow

flat spot damage to o/s/f wheel rim

Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,964 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,915 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,564 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 103,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Mar 2017 100,568 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,414 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 58,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 44,846 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

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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RE58 LGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE58 LGF, 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 RE58 LGF registered?

RE58 LGF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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