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FM08 CWR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 CWR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 104,212 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,320 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,641 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,633 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs inner faces worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine sump corroded and leaking slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished and cracking,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 81,003 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,596 miles

corrosion to rear coil springs

surface corrosion to front brake disc surfaces

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,375 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to rear coil springs

surface corrosion to front brake disc surfaces

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre detieriating

Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,024 miles

centre & front exhaust mounting brackets corroded off

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,150 miles

advise offside front tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,443 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FM08 CWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM08 CWR, 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 FM08 CWR registered?

FM08 CWR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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