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HK08 HXV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

28,812 mi
Last recorded28,812 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HXV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 28,812 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 28,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,064 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 17,457 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 13,235 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 13,235 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 11,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 11,384 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 10,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 10,366 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 9,689 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 8,680 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,722 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 7,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 6,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 5,379 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 4,512 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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HK08 HXV 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 HK08 HXV, 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 HK08 HXV registered?

HK08 HXV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is HK08 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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