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SK58 UJL

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,431 mi
Last recorded94,431 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,431 miles

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

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

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 4 Jun 2024 85,748 miles

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

slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 28 May 2024 85,632 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2023 76,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 67,845 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 67,845 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan is corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 59,972 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is corroded/leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 583,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 58,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,454 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 55,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 51,284 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 51,284 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 46,717 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 46,717 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,313 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 41,313 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working N501S (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,870 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack due to age.

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall. 165/60R14

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,870 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack due to age.

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the sidewall. 165/60R14

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Offside Front Tyre Cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 30,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre Cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 24,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 24,549 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,808 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,351 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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SK58 UJL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK58 UJL, 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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SK58 UJL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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