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SG58 DGE

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,098 mi
Last recorded77,098 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 DGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,098 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 74,397 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 74,391 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 68,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link rubber twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 68,445 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at centre clamp area and front flexi joint worn and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link rubber twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension area corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 63,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear clamp full exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive coming from sump ( corroded ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,919 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 57,905 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 52,371 miles

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

Sump porous

Fail 6 Feb 2017 52,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sump porous

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,917 miles

Front slight sweat from sump

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,530 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 46,527 miles

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

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

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)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2014 45,917 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 45,917 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 39,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,847 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 DGE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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