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MJ58 AEF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

22,066 mi
Last recorded22,066 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 AEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 22,066 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 21,103 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 21,102 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 20,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 18,482 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 18,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 17,820 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 16,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 15,670 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 14,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 13,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 12,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,901 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 9,437 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 7,948 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 5,856 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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MJ58 AEF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ58 AEF, 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 MJ58 AEF registered?

MJ58 AEF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is MJ58 AEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ58 AEF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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