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WK58 VGT

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,553 mi
Last recorded87,553 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 87,553 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 82,505 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Is Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park Brake/Handbrake Reading Was Low & Never Locked Out

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Is Covered In Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Park Brake/Handbrake Reading Was Low & Never Locked Out

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Is Worn On The Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 76,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 70,844 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,359 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 67,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 64,330 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 64,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,181 miles

Nearside Front top mount plat

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

Offside Front top mount play

Pass 30 May 2018 52,888 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 52,880 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 40,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear handbrake efficiencies low

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2016 37,782 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount broken but system adequately supported

osf tyre worn low on inner edge 165/60r14

Pass 21 Jun 2014 34,514 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 34,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,470 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 26,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,351 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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WK58 VGT 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 75%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

WK58 VGT is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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