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HK08 HZA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,931 mi
Last recorded130,931 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HZA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 130,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 127,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 124,213 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 117,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 117,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks appearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 112,785 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2020 112,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 104,737 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 96,917 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2018 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 90,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 83,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,381 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 70,082 miles

centre exhaust mount broken of exhaust pipe

Fail 19 May 2014 70,082 miles

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

centre exhaust mount broken of exhaust pipe

Pass 16 May 2013 57,916 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 47,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,096 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 HZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HZA, 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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HK08 HZA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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