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BV58 RFZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,067 mi
Last recorded49,067 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 47,104 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 mountings rotted off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,502 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Central exhaust mountings insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 38,641 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,788 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 29,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,097 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,807 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 24,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,529 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,125 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,120 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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BV58 RFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

BV58 RFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is BV58 RFZ safe to buy?

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