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NK08 HNJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,187 mi
Last recorded113,187 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 113,187 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 113,184 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven, stepped

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven, stepped

Fail 19 Jan 2022 102,262 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven, stepped

Offside Front Tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven, stepped

Pass 13 Jan 2021 91,437 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off inner edge and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off inner edge and cracking perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven stepped on edges

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven stepped on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,241 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven stepped on edges

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn uneven stepped on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,561 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

handbrake travel , but not excessive

Fail 9 Jan 2019 70,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Pipe broken/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Chip In Windscreen

Coolant level low

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,663 miles

Front Wipers Smearing On Windscreen, Visibility Not Reduced

Nearside Front Tyre Has Wear On Inner Shoulder

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyres Have Wear On Inner/Outer Shoulder

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 50,556 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 39,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70r13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,454 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,452 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,479 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 22,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,118 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 HNJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HNJ, 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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NK08 HNJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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