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FH08 FRU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FRU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 29,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 24,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 23,791 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 22,730 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,700 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 have age related cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 21,700 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 have age related cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 20,678 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 20,678 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,546 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 18,707 miles

exhaust centre mounting corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,539 miles

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,539 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2016 16,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 15,006 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

cracks in tread & on sidewalls of nearside rear & both front tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,628 miles

exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,157 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers split

Pass 25 Jun 2012 10,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,442 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 FRU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU?

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What year was FH08 FRU registered?

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

Is FH08 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 FRU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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