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HK08 VFA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,262 mi
Last recorded91,262 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2023 91,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Signs of corrosion to all areas

Pass 18 Jan 2022 82,483 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,483 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,477 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 82,477 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 May 2019 68,778 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 67,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 62,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres have cracks

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,761 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,561 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 VFA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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