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HW08 HYM

2008 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,354 mi
Last recorded61,354 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 HYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 61,354 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 61,354 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,573 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% Imbalance Across Front Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Negative Battery Terminal Is Loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 50,435 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 43,536 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 43,496 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 38,717 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,349 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 33,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE WHEEL REMOVAL FOR INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NO TREAD INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 26,267 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,540 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 19,540 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 13,971 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 1 Jun 2013 9,430 miles

both front tyres starting to perish/split

Pass 9 Jun 2012 7,228 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 5,324 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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HW08 HYM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW08 HYM, 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 HW08 HYM registered?

HW08 HYM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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