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AJ58 MUV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,334 mi
Last recorded92,334 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 MUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 92,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust system supported at rear, but fitted in such a way that rubs against the o/s/r spring

Fail 21 Aug 2025 92,334 miles

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

Front Exhaust system insecure both rubber hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system supported at rear, but fitted in such a way that rubs against the o/s/r spring

Pass 10 Jun 2024 88,251 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 88,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 88,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 81,057 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 May 2023 81,057 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 May 2022 74,383 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 May 2022 74,383 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 68,584 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 68,651 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 61,490 miles

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

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,219 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 56,128 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear / Both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,450 miles

All tyres perishing

Exhaust bracket broken system still supported

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

Front Outer Brake pads not seen

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,489 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge and perishing

Pass 20 May 2015 45,226 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 2 May 2014 36,795 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 30,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,660 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,164 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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AJ58 MUV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ58 MUV, 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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AJ58 MUV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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