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SK58 ZWT

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,867 mi
Last recorded128,867 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 ZWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 128,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 128,867 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both side's (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension Components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 121,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak at engine/gearbox

Pass 9 Jan 2024 108,165 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 108,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 64,255 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 64,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 57,526 miles

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

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Fail 5 Jan 2021 57,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,592 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,592 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 40,984 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center section front mount cracked and rear mount missing exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 7 Jan 2019 40,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light reversing light comes on when fog light is switched on and shows white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective center section front mount cracked and rear mount missing exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs worn and lipped

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,552 miles

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER LENS BROKEN.

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

WIPERS NOT TESTED DUE TO WASHERS PROBLEM

Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R LIGHT CLUSTER LENS BROKEN.

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

WIPERS NOT TESTED DUE TO WASHERS PROBLEM

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,757 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 17,904 miles

Exhaust showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2014 16,345 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,749 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 11,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 8,378 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 ZWT is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SK58 ZWT, 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 SK58 ZWT registered?

SK58 ZWT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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