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RE58 ZZA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 105,318 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,549 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 100,544 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,367 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,609 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 93,609 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 87,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,579 miles

front exhaust mounting poor condition

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust mounting poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,478 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front exhaust mounting poor condition

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Mar 2018 80,986 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

nearside rear wheel binding by hand

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front exhaust mounting poor condition

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

nearside rear wheel binding by hand

Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,830 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,708 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 62,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 52,541 miles

centre brake light innop

small cut to nearside rear tyre within tread

wiper blades poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2013 52,513 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 42,555 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,278 miles

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)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads worn

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 ZZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

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

Is RE58 ZZA safe to buy?

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