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BJ58 SYO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,534 mi
Last recorded14,534 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 SYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 14,534 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 14,534 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 14,005 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 13,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 13,034 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 12,513 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 12,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 12,030 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2019 11,506 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 10,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 9,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 7,749 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 6,757 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 5,897 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 4,803 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 3,557 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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BJ58 SYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc 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 BJ58 SYO, 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

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What year was BJ58 SYO registered?

BJ58 SYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 November 2008.

Is BJ58 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 SYO 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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