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HK08 RDO

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,005 mi
Last recorded62,005 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 RDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 62,005 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 62,004 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 59,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,296 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 54,296 miles

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

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

Central Stop light not working

Front Exhaust mount broken away.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,215 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2022 51,215 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,840 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2021 48,840 miles

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

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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2020 47,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Wiper deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2017 36,647 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,478 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 31,218 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 29,213 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,850 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,062 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 RDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

HK08 RDO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is HK08 RDO safe to buy?

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