2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · HW08 GLY
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 109,262 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 GLY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 109,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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HW08 GLY Mileage History
- 19/08/2024101,600 mi
- 19/08/2024101,605 mi+5 mi
- 20/08/2025105,534 mi+3,929 mi
- 20/08/2025105,535 mi+1 mi
- 19/08/2026109,262 mi+3,727 mi
Average of roughly 3,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HW08 GLY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (HW08 GLY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front outer (6.1”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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