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EF08 HNL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,769 mi
Last recorded95,769 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HNL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,769 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 95,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 89,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,918 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 76,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,638 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 64,290 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 60,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,777 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,744 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,028 miles

both rear tyres cracks in outer walls.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,885 miles

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 29 Apr 2015 20,473 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 12,146 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall repaired

Fail 2 May 2014 12,146 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre sidewall repaired

Pass 24 Apr 2013 5,187 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 4,761 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2011 3,576 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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EF08 HNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF08 HNL, 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

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What year was EF08 HNL registered?

EF08 HNL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is EF08 HNL safe to buy?

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