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BF58 VJV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,840 mi
Last recorded35,840 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 35,840 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 32,884 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 30,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,167 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 23,042 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,232 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 19,272 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,836 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 11,822 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 7,650 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 6,246 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 VJV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BF58 VJV, 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 VJV?

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What year was BF58 VJV registered?

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

Is BF58 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 VJV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF58 VJV have outstanding finance?

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