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MW08 HWG

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 46,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 45,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 44,354 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 43,039 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 42,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 42,585 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,820 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 41,820 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 40,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished.

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perished.

Pass 28 May 2019 39,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,859 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,279 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 30,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 23,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,893 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 9,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 9,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 7,647 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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MW08 HWG 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 85%.

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 MW08 HWG, 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 MW08 HWG registered?

MW08 HWG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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