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HK08 VFH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,454 mi
Last recorded81,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,454 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,646 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 63,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 63,461 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 13 Jun 2016 48,437 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 42,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust pipe corroding

front position lights slightly dim

Fail 11 Jul 2014 37,790 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,790 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 31,997 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,762 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,325 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 VFH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

HK08 VFH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is HK08 VFH safe to buy?

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