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BF58 VKJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,235 mi
Last recorded45,235 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 VKJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 45,235 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 44,099 miles

slight play o/s/front top strut mount

Pass 13 Sep 2023 42,466 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 42,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 40,880 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,512 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 37,820 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 37,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,381 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,948 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 23,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 20,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,242 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 14,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,527 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 VKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

BF58 VKJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is BF58 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 VKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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