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RJ58 GGE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

45,209 mi
Last recorded45,209 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 45,209 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 38,660 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 32,398 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 32,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 31,935 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 Front 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 25 Oct 2021 31,752 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 31,424 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,579 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 27,864 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 23,849 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 21,209 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 16,845 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 16,845 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 13,172 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 10,006 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 GGE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 RJ58 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

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

Is RJ58 GGE safe to buy?

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