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WJ58 SSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 SSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 178,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 172,914 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 172,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 170,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 170,690 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 152,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 152,448 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,378 miles

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff and doesn't locate correctly.

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread to cords. (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet secondary catch very stiff and doesn't locate correctly.

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,273 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 102,273 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,059 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,678 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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WJ58 SSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WJ58 SSX, 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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WJ58 SSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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