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HN08 JXL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

58,076 mi
Last recorded58,076 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 JXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,076 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Mar 2021 58,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 52,978 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 52,972 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2019 47,393 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Movement in upper strut mounting/bearing, but not excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight misshaping to inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Movement in upper strut mounting/bearing, but not excessive. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight misshaping to inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,387 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,331 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,765 miles

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Jul 2014 26,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jun 2013 13,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

minor cracks in both rear tyre treads

minor cracks in nearside front tyre tread

nearside front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 9 Jul 2012 10,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,192 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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HN08 JXL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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