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HK08 HXW

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 122,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears at rear flexis both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

slight lift in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,473 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level low

Pass 30 May 2023 94,233 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 94,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2022 77,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 66,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 53,093 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 53,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 33,582 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3.5 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 25,187 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 24,806 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 24,806 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,688 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,548 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 20,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 17,761 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 22 May 2012 15,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 12,253 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 HXW 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 83.3%.

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 HK08 HXW, 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 HXW registered?

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

Is HK08 HXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 HXW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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