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RE58 XER

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,868 mi
Last recorded83,868 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 83,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 80,366 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 80,366 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 67,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 65,355 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 62,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 56,290 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,351 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,548 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,811 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,219 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 XER is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE58 XER registered?

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

Is RE58 XER safe to buy?

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