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BF58 VJK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,550 mi
Last recorded60,550 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 60,550 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 60,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 55,008 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 55,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 49,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 42,065 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 42,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,145 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 34,867 miles

Offside Front top mount has play

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 32,905 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,672 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 30,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,488 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 28,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,371 miles

front tyres worn inside edge

slight play o/s front strut mtg

Fail 17 Aug 2013 23,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 23,874 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 11 Aug 2012 19,488 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 14,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 14,688 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 VJK 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 63.6%.

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 VJK, 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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BF58 VJK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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