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SL58 GZZ

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 GZZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,866 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 94,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 93,040 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 93,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,850 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 90,811 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 90,252 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 78,969 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit center band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Fail 23 Oct 2015 71,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded & offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit center band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear bumper damage

Pass 18 Oct 2014 63,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2013 52,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Oct 2013 52,428 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Oct 2012 41,405 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 41,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,682 miles

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 30,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SL58 GZZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SL58 GZZ, 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 SL58 GZZ registered?

SL58 GZZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is SL58 GZZ safe to buy?

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