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RV58 KFE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,968 mi
Last recorded122,968 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 KFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 122,968 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,714 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 89,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,573 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 89,568 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2022 71,104 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,205 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 49,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,713 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 45,713 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 45,705 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 41,154 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY URGENT 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 35,114 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 35,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 31,726 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,415 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn and perished

Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,415 miles

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

exhaust corroding

front discs and pads worn

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,794 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 12,321 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 KFE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV58 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

RV58 KFE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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