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FN08 OJD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,170 mi
Last recorded88,170 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 OJD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 88,170 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Front wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Front wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle broke (3.1 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 88,170 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Front wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Front wing damage (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Handle broke (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,636 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure outer wing damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure outer wing damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 83,636 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Body not fully secure outer wing damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body not fully secure outer wing damage (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 82,961 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 82,953 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 78,219 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 78,219 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,895 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 73,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 70,815 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 67,763 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 67,763 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 63,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 63,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 55,882 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 55,771 miles

ADVISE PARKING BRAKE LOW ON OSR,REQUIRES INVESTIGATION.

CAM BELT HISTORY??????

Exhaust mounting defective FRONT & REAR EXHAUST HANGERS SNAPPED OFF ,REQUIRE WELDING BACK ON. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE & ARE WEARING LOW ON EDGES.(155-70X13T) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,456 miles

OIL LEAK.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high DONE. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding DON'T JUST TAKE UP ON CABLE,AJUST INSIDE DRUM. (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

OIL LEAK.

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 40,193 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

TYRE SIZE: 155/70X13 75T

Pass 21 Mar 2015 28,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have cracks on outer walls

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,555 miles

rear tyres heavilly deteriorated due to age, advise changing, 155-70-r13.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 21,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres heavilly deteriorated due to age, advise changing, 155-70-r13.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 14,636 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,851 miles

front tyres different speed rating to rears eg fronts (H) rears (T) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

n/s o/s rear tyres outer walls starting to crack but legal at time of test

oil dampness around under engine sump area no leaking seen at time of test

slight travel on hand brake lever suggest adjust legal at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2011 9,814 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 OJD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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