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SD58 HYP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,243 mi
Last recorded74,243 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 HYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 74,243 miles

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

offside front brake backing plate starting to rust

offside outer sill panel, both inner sill panels and offside/ nearside rear chassis/ rear spring top mounts starting to rust

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Fail 12 Nov 2025 74,233 miles

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

both front suspension top mountings slight movement

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

both rear shock absorbers lower mounting bushes starting to crack/ perish

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper slight damage

front number plate starting to discolour

nearside front and nearside rear metal brake pipes starting to rust and covered in grease/ paint

nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on outer edge

offside outer sill panel and both inner sill panels starting to rust

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish

slight play in steering rack at inner joints

Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 69,533 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of trailing arm mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,937 miles

Both lower arm rear bush's beginning to break up.

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

Front brake pads look low

front brake backing plates rotted away.

o/s/f brake binding on

o/s/f brake discs inner face poor condition

Fail 6 Jan 2021 44,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both lower arm rear bush's beginning to break up.

Corrosion to coil springs

Corrosion to front subframe

Corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

Front brake pads look low

front brake backing plates rotted away.

o/s/f brake binding on

o/s/f brake discs inner face poor condition

Pass 3 Jan 2020 39,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,400 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Jan 2019 36,413 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases holed on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

brake bake plate corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 28,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 28,840 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,915 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken - modified and adequately supported

Fail 9 Jan 2017 22,915 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front exhaust bracket broken - modified and adequately supported

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve stem perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pass only due to wheels locking (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 19,691 miles

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 19,689 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 17,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 13,723 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 13,723 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 11,297 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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SD58 HYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD58 HYP, 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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SD58 HYP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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