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AK58 FWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,694 mi
Last recorded59,694 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 75h (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre was flat no obvious sign of a puncture

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 27 Aug 2014 51,692 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre was flat no obvious sign of a puncture

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,953 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 41,953 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,453 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,156 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 FWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

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

Is AK58 FWE safe to buy?

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