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BD58 FUJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,757 mi
Last recorded102,757 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 FUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,757 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 102,757 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 100,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 93,569 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 93,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush leg top (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

oil sump deteriated

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,500 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 79,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,425 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,537 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 57,906 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,239 miles

oil leaking from corroded sump

Fail 3 Dec 2014 46,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 38,526 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 10 Dec 2012 29,445 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 20,901 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 20,901 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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BD58 FUJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD58 FUJ registered?

BD58 FUJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BD58 FUJ safe to buy?

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