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BJ58 WWF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,303 mi
Last recorded66,303 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 66,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 64,827 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 64,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 63,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 57,393 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 57,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 55,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre scrubbing on both edges (155/70/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe inside wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Solid pipe inside wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 51,902 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 51,901 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filter..??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,290 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,579 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 45,578 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 38,883 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,459 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 28,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,397 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Mar 2015 24,332 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,769 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 20,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 18,888 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 18,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,002 miles

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)

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 WWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ58 WWF, 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 WWF registered?

BJ58 WWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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