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SG58 DFC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,844 mi
Last recorded61,844 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,844 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,497 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 50,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases After flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,969 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 44,964 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 31,717 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 31,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,969 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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SG58 DFC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SG58 DFC, 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 SG58 DFC registered?

SG58 DFC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is SG58 DFC safe to buy?

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