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FE58 BWC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,428 mi
Last recorded76,428 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 BWC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 76,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 73,340 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,532 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 69,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp forward of back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,176 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 62,245 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,312 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Phone Stand) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), wearing out on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 53,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,124 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2018 51,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2017 48,355 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 48,353 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,965 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 30 Mar 2015 42,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,809 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,400 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,400 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 32,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,697 miles

Center exhaust bracket corroded and broken off

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to seat protector/cover fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Center exhaust bracket corroded and broken off

Unable to fully check rear seatbelts due to seat protector/cover fitted

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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FE58 BWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE58 BWC, 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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FE58 BWC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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