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HX08 GHZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,554 mi
Last recorded93,554 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GHZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 2 Mar 2021 93,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 10 Mar 2020 92,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 92,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 85,808 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 85,808 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides low. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,728 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls damaged, inner and outer

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

rear seat belts not checked due to load in rear

Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,217 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe leading to offside rear flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,525 miles

offside park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 544,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,511 miles

n/s/f tyre 2-3mm starting to wear on inner egde

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm starting to wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre 2-3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,952 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 18,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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HX08 GHZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX08 GHZ, 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 HX08 GHZ registered?

HX08 GHZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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