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FM08 HRZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,753 mi
Last recorded105,753 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 105,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 102,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Fail 23 Jun 2025 102,078 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency slightly low

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 95,634 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 93,471 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 93,471 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 90,941 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 87,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 87,209 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,783 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f door strap broken

Fail 11 Jan 2020 67,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

o/s/f door strap broken

Pass 12 Jan 2019 46,171 miles

Offside Front Door stay broken

Pass 24 Jan 2018 25,288 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively On both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 24,336 miles

Cracks in tread area on all tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2015 22,965 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 21,462 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 18,881 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 18,881 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,105 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,639 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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FM08 HRZ 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 FM08 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

FM08 HRZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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