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SJ58 UFG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 UFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 49,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 48,201 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (165/60R14) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 43,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,779 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 39,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner rim (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 34,354 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both tyres cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,690 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 30,690 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,335 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,214 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Oct 2015 23,214 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,945 miles

Centre section support bracket corroded & snapped (exhaust still adaqeutly supported)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 15,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 5,476 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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SJ58 UFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SJ58 UFG, 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 SJ58 UFG registered?

SJ58 UFG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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