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RV58 EDF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,202 mi
Last recorded122,202 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 EDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 122,075 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,050 miles

Advise exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Advise slight exhaust blow from rear joint to back box

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 99,985 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 95,632 miles

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,629 miles

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

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

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

Slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 15 Sep 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 15 Sep 2020 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 18 Sep 2019 87,320 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn unevenly

Advise play in both suspension upper mounts

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

Offside 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 from front of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,122 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 82,122 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,073 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,417 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 47,401 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,587 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,777 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 EDF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDF, 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 RV58 EDF registered?

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

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