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WK58 VGM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,925 mi
Last recorded64,925 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 VGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 64,925 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 64,919 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2022 64,870 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,450 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 55,181 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 55,175 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket isecure

Pass 1 Feb 2019 47,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,060 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 35,630 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 28,397 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,732 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,065 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,253 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,960 miles

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

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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WK58 VGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK58 VGM, 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 WK58 VGM registered?

WK58 VGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is WK58 VGM safe to buy?

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