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BG58 MMJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

35,983 mi
Last recorded35,983 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 35,983 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 32,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 32,704 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,927 miles

Age cracks in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 31,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Age cracks in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 26,998 miles

slight play o/s/r upper strut mount,o/s/f mirror adjuster not working

Fail 1 Feb 2013 26,998 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play o/s/r upper strut mount,o/s/f mirror adjuster not working

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,619 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 MMJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG58 MMJ, 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 MMJ registered?

BG58 MMJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 November 2008.

Is BG58 MMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 MMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG58 MMJ have outstanding finance?

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