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BJ58 WWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,765 mi
Last recorded76,765 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,765 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,711 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 71,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 71,343 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 70,619 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 67,406 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,705 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 61,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 57,922 miles

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 17 May 2018 57,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 10 May 2017 54,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 54,593 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2016 50,335 miles

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

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 19 May 2016 50,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Jun 2015 47,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,229 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,264 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,307 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 27,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,341 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 WWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ58 WWE, 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 BJ58 WWE registered?

BJ58 WWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 WWE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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