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HN08 VWJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,708 mi
Last recorded72,708 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 72,708 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 72,708 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 67,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF-NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 61,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 56,143 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,719 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2021 52,719 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

front exhaust bracket corroded

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,615 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 47,592 miles

both rear tyres perished

exhaust brackets broken

Fail 24 Jul 2019 47,592 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres perished

exhaust brackets broken

Pass 9 Aug 2018 42,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 37,812 miles

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Fail 5 Sep 2017 37,812 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,288 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 34,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,841 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2014 28,841 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,370 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 16,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,394 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 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

HN08 VWJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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