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HK08 RCF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,966 mi
Last recorded24,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 24,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 24,729 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 24,729 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 24,228 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 24,225 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 23,816 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 23,816 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 22,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 22,099 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,051 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 17,414 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,537 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 13,502 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 11,165 miles

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

tyre repair kit expired

Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,141 miles

brake pads not seen to check

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 11 Jun 2012 9,064 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 9,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 6,442 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 RCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 RCF registered?

HK08 RCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HK08 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 RCF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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