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BF58 VKH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,435 miles

Engine oil sump corroded and damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil sump corroded and damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 68,826 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jul 2023 66,774 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 64,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 67,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

Rear exhaust brackets corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2020 59,279 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres deteriorating & cracking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,266 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 50,792 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 50,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 45,549 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroding front to rear

Fail 20 Jun 2017 45,549 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust corroding front to rear

Pass 11 Jul 2016 40,687 miles

Offside Rear hand brake require adjustment/ repair

front brake discs slightly worn/ thin

Pass 29 Jun 2015 35,350 miles

front brake pads low

front/ mid exhaust bracked corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,336 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 26,932 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,140 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 16,226 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)

Tyre size 165/60R14 75H

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 VKH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VKH, 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 VKH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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