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HK08 RCV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

39,392 mi
Last recorded39,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 39,392 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front damaged on the side of bumper

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 38,815 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,008 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Jun 2024 38,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2023 36,816 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 36,816 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 36,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 34,851 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,869 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 30,529 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 30,529 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,399 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,478 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,154 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,602 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 13,090 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 13,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 10,328 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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 RCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RCV, 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 RCV registered?

HK08 RCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is HK08 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 RCV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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