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BK58 UJP

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 UJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 106,084 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,084 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,994 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,994 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 80,240 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 80,237 miles

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

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,262 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Top mount slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,346 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket snapped but not affecting security

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

no view of brakes through wheel trims

Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,857 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 54,857 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 50,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 35,920 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,189 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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BK58 UJP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BK58 UJP, 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 BK58 UJP registered?

BK58 UJP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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