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BD58 FTZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 100,576 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 100,561 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 92,719 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,580 miles

Engine sump corroded

Exhaust mounting defective centre. detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipe has had a repair

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,456 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 67,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 2 Jan 2020 67,663 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2019 60,698 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

osf shocker top mount slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2019 60,698 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

osf shocker top mount slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,092 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre has cut inner side wall

osr wheel binding

Fail 2 Jan 2018 53,092 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit osf tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr tyre has cut inner side wall

osr wheel binding

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,490 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 2 Jan 2016 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking badly in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking badly in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2016 37,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking badly in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking badly in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 23,521 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 12,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished (ASAP)

o/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Nov 2012 6,872 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 5,894 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 5,894 miles

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

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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BD58 FTZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BD58 FTZ, 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 BD58 FTZ registered?

BD58 FTZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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