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NK08 HKC

2008 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,055 mi
Last recorded142,055 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 HKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 142,055 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 131,832 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 131,832 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,466 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 114,064 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect repositioned bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,003 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 82,812 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 82,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,589 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 52,641 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,896 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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NK08 HKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NK08 HKC, 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 NK08 HKC registered?

NK08 HKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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