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SD08 HKZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,428 mi
Last recorded14,428 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 HKZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 14,428 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,300 miles

Movement in offside front strut top mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 10,423 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 7,398 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 5,348 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt starting to fray

Pass 3 Sep 2018 4,838 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 4,836 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 4,836 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 4,836 miles

all tyres perished and slight flat spots

Pass 31 Aug 2015 4,835 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting on sidewalls

rear wiper torn

Pass 5 Sep 2014 4,816 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 4,816 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs very corroded

front brakes grinding when applied

Pass 31 Aug 2013 4,811 miles

front brakes noisey/grinding when applied

Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 4,400 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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SD08 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SD08 HKZ, 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 SD08 HKZ registered?

SD08 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is SD08 HKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD08 HKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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