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HK08 YJJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,952 mi
Last recorded34,952 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear cracking/splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 32,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 28,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 28,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 27,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 27,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 26,713 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,995 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 25,995 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,170 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 20,785 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,768 miles

n/s/front wiper does not clean screen

Fail 27 Jun 2012 16,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre close to legal limit and is worn on inner edge

n/s/front wiper does not clean screen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,959 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 YJJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK08 YJJ registered?

HK08 YJJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is HK08 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 YJJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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