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HY08 XMG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,844 mi
Last recorded96,844 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XMG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 88,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,631 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre getting perrished and cracked at inner and outer tread edge/sidewall edge areas (esp inner tread edge area)

O/S/F outer b/pad appears to be worn low and almost ON limit of wear

O/S/R tyre worn low on tread and nearing limit of wear, and starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2019 77,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,527 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 63,559 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 56,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 48,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 41,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 34,733 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,148 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 21,029 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 XMG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XMG, 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 HY08 XMG registered?

HY08 XMG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 XMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 XMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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