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MM08 HWK

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,151 mi
Last recorded61,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 HWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 61,151 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 61,151 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 60,123 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 60,112 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 59,494 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 59,494 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 58,968 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 58,202 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 58,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 57,030 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 51,812 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 47,874 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 47,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 42,835 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 36,687 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 36,687 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,049 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside front blade split but not reducing visibility.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 15,523 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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MM08 HWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM08 HWK, 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 MM08 HWK registered?

MM08 HWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is MM08 HWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM08 HWK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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