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BG58 MMF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,672 mi
Last recorded43,672 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MMF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 43,645 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,754 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 41,733 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 35,722 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 33,412 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,198 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper blades slightly smear windscreen

Rear brake imbalance 36% on service (foot) brake and 37% on parking brake

Pass 18 Oct 2018 30,052 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 28,420 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 24,733 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 19,654 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 13,757 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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BG58 MMF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc 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 BG58 MMF, 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 BG58 MMF registered?

BG58 MMF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is BG58 MMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 MMF 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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