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SK58 UJR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,519 mi
Last recorded37,519 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 UJR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,061 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 34,061 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 30,236 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 30,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,895 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 24,116 miles

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

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

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 UJR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SK58 UJR?

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What year was SK58 UJR registered?

SK58 UJR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is SK58 UJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK58 UJR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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