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FN08 OHR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,849 mi
Last recorded112,849 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 103,799 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 103,789 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 91,816 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 91,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 86,222 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,306 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,306 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,405 miles

Exhaust mounting defective both centre exhaust mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 66,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,912 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 59,912 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,208 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,207 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 45,756 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 38,571 miles

both rear tyre perished

condensation in o/s/r tail light lens

o/s/r bumper coner insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2013 38,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyre perished

condensation in o/s/r tail light lens

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r bumper coner insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,384 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,384 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 219,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,040 miles

advise both front tyres down to 3mm

advise exhaust centre pipe bracket broken

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 OHR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

FN08 OHR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2008.

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