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HK08 RBX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,026 mi
Last recorded96,026 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 92,821 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 92,821 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2023 83,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but system unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but system unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 83,439 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken but system unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken but system unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 74,474 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre brackets broken (needs attention) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

both front tyres inner treads worn (165/60x14)

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

handbrake travel

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear handbrake low effort (needs attention)

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,239 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Travel to much (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinhole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dim

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 70,239 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened Travel to much (1.1.15 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Pinhole in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 58,107 miles

n/s front and rear tyres heavily worn

Fail 10 Dec 2020 58,107 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

n/s front and rear tyres heavily worn

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,588 miles

o/s front tyre heavily worn

Pass 11 Jun 2018 39,324 miles

n/s/front tyre soft and worn

Fail 11 Jun 2018 39,324 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre soft and worn

Pass 14 Jun 2017 30,843 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,824 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,299 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 Jul 2013 10,070 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 8,196 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,043 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 RBX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

HK08 RBX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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