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WL58 DCZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL58 DCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 84,420 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 77,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 74,193 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 68,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 68,603 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 62,886 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,813 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 55,813 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 49,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm balding inner 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 49,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm balding inner 1557013 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 43,013 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 35,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Aug 2013 28,431 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,009 miles

both front wiper blades split at end

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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WL58 DCZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WL58 DCZ, 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 WL58 DCZ registered?

WL58 DCZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is WL58 DCZ safe to buy?

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