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RJ58 GFZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 GFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,777 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,387 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 74,159 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 74,146 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 73,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 72,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,567 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,775 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 62,094 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,452 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,158 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 22,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,091 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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RJ58 GFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 RJ58 GFZ, 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 RJ58 GFZ registered?

RJ58 GFZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is RJ58 GFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 GFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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