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YR58 BVC

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,866 mi
Last recorded21,866 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 BVC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 21,866 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both leg top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2026 21,866 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both leg top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 21,607 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 18,350 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Fail 3 Jan 2024 18,350 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 14 Jan 2023 17,269 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 16,486 miles

rear imbalance service brake

Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,764 miles

rear brakes require adjustment near future

Pass 17 Jan 2020 14,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 14,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 14,293 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

osf & nsf tyres worn slightly on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 13,303 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 13,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Suspension Top Mounting Insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,759 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 11,757 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,611 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 9,839 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 8,809 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 7,109 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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YR58 BVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc 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 YR58 BVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR58 BVC registered?

YR58 BVC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 December 2008.

Is YR58 BVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR58 BVC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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