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SA58 KPX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,535 mi
Last recorded36,535 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 KPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 36,535 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 36,392 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 36,384 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 31,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,008 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 25,169 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 25,165 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 23,966 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 23,966 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 23,232 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 24 Jul 2017 22,246 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing ./ cracking not to cords time of test ./

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing and cracking not to cords time of test ./

o/s/f tyre sidewalls perishing ./ and cracking ./ not to cords time of test ./

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking./ not to cords time of test /.also look like its had an object in tyre / ? cut in tyre not to cords time of test ./

Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,124 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 17,714 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 17,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,927 miles

front pipe exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2011 13,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,356 miles

exhaust centre hanger detached

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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SA58 KPX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 SA58 KPX, 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 SA58 KPX registered?

SA58 KPX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is SA58 KPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA58 KPX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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