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DS08 HKW

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,796 mi
Last recorded50,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 HKW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 50,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,436 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 48,166 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,811 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

both front tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,811 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

both front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre surface cracks

Nearside slight damage sill

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,084 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 38,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,028 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 29,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 26,863 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,701 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,188 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 18,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DS08 HKW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DS08 HKW, 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

How do I check the history of DS08 HKW?

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What year was DS08 HKW registered?

DS08 HKW is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is DS08 HKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 HKW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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