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HY08 XMM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,583 mi
Last recorded75,583 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 75,583 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel Trims fitted so unable to make full inspection.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 71,675 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 70,980 miles

small screw in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 61,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,897 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing down low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 48,204 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing low on tread.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 44,626 miles

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

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

Exhaust center hanger broken

Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,915 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2012 27,158 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,625 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 XMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XMM, 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 XMM registered?

HY08 XMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is HY08 XMM safe to buy?

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