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BF58 EXN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,064 mi
Last recorded43,064 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,064 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 38,550 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 33,961 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 33,961 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 33,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,758 miles

Exhaust brackets broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 30,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 29,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,214 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 26,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 21,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 19,686 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 19,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,730 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,769 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 13,376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 13,376 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 10,084 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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BF58 EXN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EXN, 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

How do I check the history of BF58 EXN?

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What year was BF58 EXN registered?

BF58 EXN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BF58 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 EXN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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