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RV58 EBM

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,310 mi
Last recorded37,310 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 EBM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 37,310 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 33,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 27,506 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 23,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,091 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 21,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,444 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,086 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 16,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm age perished with a split exposing the cords 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm age perished with a splits 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm age perished with a splits 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm age perished with a splits 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 14,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 12,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2015 10,876 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 9,557 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 8,019 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 6,362 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 5,083 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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RV58 EBM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 RV58 EBM, 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

How do I check the history of RV58 EBM?

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What year was RV58 EBM registered?

RV58 EBM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is RV58 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 EBM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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