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DG08 HKK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HKK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,871 miles

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment hand brake travel (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 72,234 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 72,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,855 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,855 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,280 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,113 miles

Items removed from screen prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle brake light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2016 31,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from screen prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

middle brake light not working

Pass 20 Feb 2015 24,370 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 18,954 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage - been glued - no bulges noted

offside front tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 10,890 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 10,301 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 7,757 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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DG08 HKK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG08 HKK, 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 DG08 HKK registered?

DG08 HKK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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