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BF08 XJD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,821 mi
Last recorded14,821 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XJD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 14,821 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60r14h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 14,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 14,252 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 13,933 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,116 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 12,764 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 12,141 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 10,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 9,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 9,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 7,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 6,351 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 5,185 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 3,767 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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BF08 XJD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF08 XJD, 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 BF08 XJD registered?

BF08 XJD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is BF08 XJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 XJD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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