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HN08 VWF

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

76,399 mi
Last recorded76,399 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 76,399 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 73,395 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 73,389 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,300 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 67,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,101 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 62,095 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 60,014 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 56,639 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 54,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,757 miles

Nearside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Front TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 40,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Fail 30 Apr 2016 40,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,372 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 26,370 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 26,370 miles

nearside rear tyre perished in sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 22,042 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,060 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 17,057 miles

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

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

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 VWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 VWF, 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 HN08 VWF registered?

HN08 VWF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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