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HK08 HYW

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,366 mi
Last recorded134,366 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 134,366 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage engine bay above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 121,763 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 116,529 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 116,529 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 110,814 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE, BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 110,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE, BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

rear road springs corroding

there was no oil in engine

Fail 6 Apr 2017 101,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)

rear road springs corroding

there was no oil in engine

Pass 14 Apr 2016 91,227 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,112 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 76,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 64,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 63,943 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 48,808 miles

2 rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 30 May 2012 33,635 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Front wipers smearing screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger airbag switched off

Fail 18 May 2011 23,984 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 23,984 miles

Front tyres wearing more on inside shoulders

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)

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 HYW is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

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

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