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BF58 ETX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

170,038 mi
Last recorded170,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 ETX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 170,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 153,791 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi weak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 138,694 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,895 miles

Oil leak on engine.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 109,424 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 109,411 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,543 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,251 miles

Bonnet secondary catch is stiff.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF58 ETX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF58 ETX, 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 BF58 ETX registered?

BF58 ETX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BF58 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 ETX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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