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HK08 RDV

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,057 mi
Last recorded93,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 93,057 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 87,355 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,038 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover twisted

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Fail 18 Jun 2024 84,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Offside Front Top mount has slight play

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover twisted

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

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,126 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 77,126 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,062 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,062 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2021 76,754 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 76,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 76,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight wear on edges 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 75,369 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective corroded and flexible weakening (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 73,734 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 60,938 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,021 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 45,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,867 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,089 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 31 May 2012 30,482 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 23,659 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 RDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RDV, 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 RDV registered?

HK08 RDV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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