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HK08 VAA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

76,040 mi
Last recorded76,040 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VAA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,040 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 70,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 70,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Washers Slightly Blocked

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 66,207 miles

engine oil low level

exhaust multiple blows front and rear flange areas

front brake pads worn low

front subframe corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/f cv boot loose clips weeping

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f lower swivel boot loose

rear coil springs corroded

rear index lamp working/may have broken boot harness/int

screenwash jets missing screen o/s

wipers worn

Fail 20 May 2024 66,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine oil low level

exhaust multiple blows front and rear flange areas

front brake pads worn low

front subframe corroded

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/f cv boot loose clips weeping

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f lower swivel boot loose

rear coil springs corroded

rear index lamp working/may have broken boot harness/int

screenwash jets missing screen o/s

wipers worn

Pass 19 May 2023 62,344 miles

exhaust blow frontal area and rear clamp area

n/s/r brake slight binding

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear coil springs corroded

screenwash low pressure/wipers

Pass 11 May 2022 59,045 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 59,045 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 54,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge, strongly advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear parking brake effort poor, advise inspection/repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge, strongly advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 54,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge, strongly advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear parking brake effort poor, advise inspection/repair

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth on inner edge, strongly advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 47,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 47,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 34,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and center pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,605 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 May 2015 22,937 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2015 22,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 29 May 2014 17,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 17,939 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 11,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 8,701 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 VAA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VAA, 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 VAA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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