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EX08 HPL

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,208 mi
Last recorded79,208 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 79,208 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 79,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

on the small amount of liquid that the washers did spill out the blades did not clear fully, cannot test these until washers are working

Pass 12 Mar 2020 78,322 miles

Both rear shocks have slight movement .

Fail 7 Mar 2020 73,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Both rear shocks have slight movement .

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,166 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,402 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,071 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the limit and deteriorated

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

o/s/f brake has slight bind

o/s/f tyre is on the limit,inner shoulder bald and is deteriorated

rec. alignment check due to front tyre wear

Pass 7 Mar 2015 52,693 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,333 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,129 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,143 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 7 Mar 2011 23,341 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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EX08 HPL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 EX08 HPL, 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 EX08 HPL registered?

EX08 HPL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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