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HW08 FLA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,585 mi
Last recorded42,585 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,585 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 40,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 39,508 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 38,655 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 37,879 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 36,287 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,778 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,017 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 29,017 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 25,387 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 21,104 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished, starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,137 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 12,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,596 miles

Front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges.

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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HW08 FLA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HW08 FLA, 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 HW08 FLA registered?

HW08 FLA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HW08 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW08 FLA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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