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FN08 HNH

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

40,380 mi
Last recorded40,380 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 HNH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 40,380 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 40,380 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,664 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 38,662 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,225 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 34,302 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 33,771 miles

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2020 33,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,323 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 27,816 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 27,816 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 25,714 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 25,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 23,554 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,565 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,113 miles

Both exhaust support brackets corroded and insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,579 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,532 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres sidewall cracking

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 11,240 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 8,013 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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FN08 HNH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FN08 HNH, 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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FN08 HNH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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