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BV58 RFY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RFY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,695 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,997 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,091 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

center exhaust clamp temporary repaired

Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,857 miles

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

center exhaust clamp temporary repaired

Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 51,828 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise engine oil on min level at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,626 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 34,626 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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BV58 RFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV58 RFY, 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 BV58 RFY registered?

BV58 RFY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is BV58 RFY safe to buy?

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