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RE58 OWD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,132 mi
Last recorded101,132 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 OWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

offside mirror glass is cracked

parking brake effort only just made minimum effort required & may need adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Jun 2020 99,042 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,138 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 85,677 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 85,677 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2016 75,047 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2016 75,047 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill damaged (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Apr 2015 68,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 56,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade split at end

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 56,027 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front number plate cracked

nearside wiper blade split at end

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2013 40,553 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,553 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,665 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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RE58 OWD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RE58 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

RE58 OWD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is RE58 OWD safe to buy?

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