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BF08 HSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,526 mi
Last recorded64,526 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,526 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 61,344 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 57,573 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 54,826 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 54,826 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 46,367 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 46,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,430 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 43,430 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2018 39,493 miles

battery loose but secure

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

smear from wipers

Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,334 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,334 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 31,808 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

movement from o/s/f strut top mounting when suspension hanging

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen, no bigger than 40mm

wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 26 Feb 2016 31,808 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

corrosion to exhaust system

high level stop lamp inoperative

movement from o/s/f strut top mounting when suspension hanging

smear from wipers

stone chip in zone 'b' of windscreen, no bigger than 40mm

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,326 miles

fog lamp switch tempremental

Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,905 miles

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

engine coolant level on minimum

engine oil slightly over full

Fail 21 Feb 2013 20,268 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

movment in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 21 Feb 2013 20,268 miles

movment in o/s/f strut top mounting

Pass 13 Feb 2012 15,919 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 13,196 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Mar 2011 13,196 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inside edge

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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BF08 HSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF08 HSX, 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 BF08 HSX registered?

BF08 HSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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