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AK58 FWD

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,845 mi
Last recorded101,845 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,845 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 98,630 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 95,520 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 95,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 92,082 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,002 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 84,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,670 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 78,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 64,704 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 64,704 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,919 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,593 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 51,593 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 45,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 45,475 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,740 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 23,548 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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AK58 FWD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

AK58 FWD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 FWD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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