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AG58 BFA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,547 mi
Last recorded40,547 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 BFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 40,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 40,087 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 40,087 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 39,444 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken system still secure

Pass 4 May 2023 38,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 May 2023 38,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 38,395 miles

Exhaust system corroded and mounts weak

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort lower than offside

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 37,799 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake low on effort

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 37,270 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 37,270 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,639 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 36,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60 r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 36,047 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,469 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 33,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,241 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 27,240 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 22,873 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,496 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 20,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 20,141 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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AG58 BFA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG58 BFA, 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 AG58 BFA registered?

AG58 BFA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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