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BJ58 WWS

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,937 mi
Last recorded86,937 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 86,937 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,063 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & back (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 79,063 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & back (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 78,965 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 68,008 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 68,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 62,171 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 56,705 miles

Engine oil leak (sump corroded)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,114 miles

damage to rear bumper

engine light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 50,113 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

damage to rear bumper

engine light on

Pass 7 Nov 2013 44,069 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,189 miles

rear wiper judders on screen. front pads 75=80% worn

Pass 26 Nov 2011 29,289 miles

engine warning light on dash

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 WWS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

BJ58 WWS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2008.

Is BJ58 WWS safe to buy?

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