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MJ58 ZYF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,968 mi
Last recorded61,968 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ZYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,968 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 61,961 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 60,037 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 58,557 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 58,542 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid lead (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 56,601 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,895 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 49,531 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,516 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 43,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 35,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,354 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 31,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 27,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,435 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 13,871 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 ZYF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

MJ58 ZYF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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