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FH08 FRN

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,645 mi
Last recorded31,645 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FRN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 31,645 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Aug 2019 29,251 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 29,251 miles

Exhaust system insecure front mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,255 miles

front tyre sidewall shoulders starting to perish/crack

Pass 17 Aug 2016 21,563 miles

age cracking to rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,816 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 14,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,292 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 5,664 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 571 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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FH08 FRN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FH08 FRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH08 FRN?

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What year was FH08 FRN registered?

FH08 FRN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 FRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FRN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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