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HK08 HYC

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,074 mi
Last recorded60,074 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,074 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 59,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 56,608 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2023 56,607 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside - worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning dim (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (adjustment req)

Pass 21 Nov 2020 51,803 miles

all brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 May 2019 47,484 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 47,484 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 holes on outer sill(marked with chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked and leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,551 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock slight lift but within allowed limits

Offside Front shock slight lift but within allowed limits

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 42,551 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock slight lift but within allowed limits

Nearside Rear wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Front shock slight lift but within allowed limits

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

Pass 30 May 2017 38,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 4mm and starting to perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak oil on min mark on dipstick

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front exhaust hanger broken but, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,053 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bottom rubber twisted

Nearside Rear brake slight fiuctuation

Offside Front anti roll bar link bottom rubber twisted

Offside Rear brake slight flutuation

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,402 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,539 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brakes uneven application

Pass 23 May 2013 23,888 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2012 19,458 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 27 May 2011 16,137 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 HYC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC registered?

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

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