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HY08 TZU

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,580 mi
Last recorded35,580 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 35,580 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 35,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 34,864 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 34,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 32,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 28,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear seats not tested

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 27,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 25,939 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 20,130 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 20,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,813 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats folded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,047 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear seats folded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,627 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,374 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,860 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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HY08 TZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HY08 TZU, 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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HY08 TZU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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