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SL58 WLP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,633 mi
Last recorded91,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 WLP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,633 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bold (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

low engine oil

Pass 10 Jan 2023 86,515 miles

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

surface corrosion underbody / suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2022 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 83,060 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 53% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,354 miles

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

near front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,065 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,064 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 69,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 63,458 miles

wipers could be better

Fail 3 Nov 2017 63,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers could be better

bonnet safety catch seized (prs)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 60,873 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 60,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 54,933 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 54,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 49,692 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,219 miles

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

front discs worn

slight osf bind

unable to fully inspect front pads

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,971 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 27,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 WLP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WLP, 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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SL58 WLP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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