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HK08 RDU

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,404 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 98,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 98,658 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side only just reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 165/6014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear rear 1/4 light in rear door missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

hand brake travel long

Fail 18 Nov 2022 93,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear rear 1/4 light in rear door missing

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake binding

Rear both rear tyres heavily perished. 165/60/14 budget

hand brake travel long

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,700 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake p-ipes starting to rust in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet safety catch is seized

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,686 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet safety catch is seized

Pass 11 May 2019 67,470 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 58,046 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 52,020 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 40,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 13 May 2014 40,413 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 30,017 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 25,002 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 RDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc 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 RDU, 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 RDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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