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DG08 HKM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,620 mi
Last recorded32,620 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 32,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 31,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 31,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 31,204 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 29,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 28,553 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,439 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 24,659 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 21,924 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 17,501 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 17,490 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,988 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 14,115 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 14,103 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,440 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 HKM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

DG08 HKM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DG08 HKM safe to buy?

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