KIA PICANTO HY08TZU has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 KIA PICANTO has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 35,580 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 14:52.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

HY08TZU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST APRIL 202735,580 MI
FAILED24TH MARCH 202635,580 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED25TH MARCH 20251ST APRIL 202634,864 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 20241ST APRIL 202534,159 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED23RD MARCH 20231ST APRIL 202432,494 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH MARCH 20221ST APRIL 202330,933 MI
PASSED29TH MARCH 20211ST APRIL 202228,481 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Seats Not Tested
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH MARCH 20201ST APRIL 202127,036 MI
FAILED17TH MARCH 202027,036 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 20191ST APRIL 202025,939 MI
PASSED9TH MARCH 20181ST APRIL 201924,425 MI
PASSED17TH MARCH 20171ST APRIL 201822,095 MI
PASSED30TH MARCH 20161ST APRIL 201720,130 MI
FAILED30TH MARCH 201620,130 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED18TH MARCH 20151ST APRIL 201617,813 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 20141ST APRIL 201516,047 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Seats Folded
FAILED20TH MARCH 201416,047 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Seats Folded
PASSED2ND APRIL 20131ST APRIL 201413,627 MI
PASSED16TH MARCH 201231ST MARCH 201311,374 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges
PASSED18TH MARCH 201131ST MARCH 20127,860 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

HY08TZU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

HY08TZU MOT Comments

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HY08TZU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 35,580 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,977 miles

HY08TZU FAQs

This Kia Picanto with registration HY08TZU was manufactured on Monday 31st March 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 35,580 miles, so this Kia has travelled an average of 1,977 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Kia Picanto beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means HY08TZU has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Kia Picanto has had 16 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 1 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Kia Picanto is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does HY08TZU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 HY08TZU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is HY08TZU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 HY08TZU does have Tax. Read more

When does HY08TZU Tax expire?

The current Tax for HY08TZU will expire in 11 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does HY08TZU MOT expire?

The current MOT for HY08TZU will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. Read more

When did HY08TZU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for HY08TZU was on Tuesday 24th March 2026 at 14:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has HY08TZU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for HY08TZU we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has HY08TZU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for HY08TZU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is HY08TZU?

HY08TZU is registered as a 2008 Kia Picanto. Read more

How many miles has HY08TZU done?

The odometer reading for HY08TZU at the last MOT in March 2026 was 35,580 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,977 miles per year. Read more

How old is HY08TZU?

The vehicle HY08TZU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st March 2008. Read more

What colour is HY08TZU?

The official colour of HY08TZU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does HY08TZU have?

HY08TZU has a 1.1 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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