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AK58 DVJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,642 mi
Last recorded64,642 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 DVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,642 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,642 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hand brake lever travels quite high.

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,879 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 62,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 57,551 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 57,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 51,207 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 51,207 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 45,756 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))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 42,105 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 42,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Front brake slightly binding.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 40,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,020 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,028 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,913 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 27,913 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,443 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 13,470 miles

n/s/f tyre slight split

o/s/f tyre slight split

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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AK58 DVJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK58 DVJ, 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 AK58 DVJ registered?

AK58 DVJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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