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RE58 UJM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,469 mi
Last recorded52,469 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 UJM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 52,469 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 52,469 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 45,572 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 43,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 40,475 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 40,475 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 37,689 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracking in tread and perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 35,400 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 35,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Rear slight lag on service brake

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,811 miles

PARKING BRAKE ONLY JUST MEETS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 27,759 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 27,757 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,625 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 23,422 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 21,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 21,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 19,085 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 16,033 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,033 miles

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 UJM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UJM, 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 UJM registered?

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

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