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FH08 NPE

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,287 mi
Last recorded38,287 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 NPE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,287 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 38,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 38,015 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 37,676 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 37,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 37,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 35,214 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 35,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 35,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 31,906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,007 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,411 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 14,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2011 14,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 NPE is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NPE, 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 FH08 NPE registered?

FH08 NPE is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is FH08 NPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 NPE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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