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BF58 VJG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 76,534 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 76,533 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,599 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 74,599 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 72,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 70,728 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 70,728 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 68,990 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 68,990 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 63,793 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 63,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 54,046 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 54,046 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,202 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,722 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 31,063 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,133 miles

both front wiper blades are splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2012 22,635 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,286 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)

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 VJG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BF58 VJG, 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 VJG registered?

BF58 VJG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BF58 VJG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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