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FN08 HNZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2025 87,098 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 77,086 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 77,050 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,729 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 65,323 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 56,894 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mounting broken but exhaust is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 47,083 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 47,083 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 36,318 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 26,281 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 23,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not hitting ply cords.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 23,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but not hitting ply cords.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,320 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 17,845 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,077 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,161 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 HNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HNZ, 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 FN08 HNZ registered?

FN08 HNZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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