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HG08 VWE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,523 mi
Last recorded100,523 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 100,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 100,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 88,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside front bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 57,963 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 57,032 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 56,197 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 55,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 54,564 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 May 2017 50,831 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 25 May 2017 50,830 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,367 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has condensation inside (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre has cutting in both outer walls also has nail in

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 40,304 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded away rattling noise

Pass 22 May 2014 34,341 miles

slight play o/s/f top mounting

Pass 16 May 2013 29,198 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre by sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

slight play o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 18 May 2012 23,901 miles

plastic sideskirts fitted unable to check outer sills correctly

slight movement in o/s/f shockabsorber top mount

Pass 13 May 2011 17,108 miles

handbrake travel high

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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HG08 VWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG08 VWE, 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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HG08 VWE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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