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RE58 UJG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 UJG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2020 74,204 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button sticks difficult to release (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and holed near central clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,603 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 57,854 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,436 miles

2x exhaust brackets broken, system secure at time of test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 42,440 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 32,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,494 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 19,056 miles

front tyres low and n/s front side scuffed

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 UJG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UJG, 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 UJG registered?

RE58 UJG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is RE58 UJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 UJG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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