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HN08 JVK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,148 mi
Last recorded90,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,357 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 89,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 83,492 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,176 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear subframe and rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2023 77,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished 155/70/13 t

o/s/r tyre low inner edge and cuts in treads

oil leak from oil filter

rear subframe and rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 72,512 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,512 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 69,429 miles

front and middle hangers weld broken

hand brake lever long travel still has reserve travel

Fail 15 Jan 2021 69,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and middle hangers weld broken

hand brake lever long travel still has reserve travel

Pass 7 Jan 2020 65,072 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 59,664 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 54,979 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 54,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 49,379 miles

Front tyre edges worn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front tyre edges worn

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 43,548 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,033 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to lower nearside rear bumper but no sharp edges exposed at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,969 miles

Advise full brake check with wheels & drums removed as wheel trims restricting view

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 30,972 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 5 Apr 2012 25,290 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 19,681 miles

Nearside parking brake effort weak slighlty, advise full brake inspectioon as you braking system may require adjust/repair

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 19,681 miles

Nearside parking brake effort weak slighlty, advise full brake inspectioon as you braking system may require adjust/repair

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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HN08 JVK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HN08 JVK, 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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HN08 JVK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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