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FT08 OMA

2008 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

60,092 mi
Last recorded60,092 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 OMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 60,092 miles

Nearside Rear shocker misting in oil

Fail 19 May 2026 60,072 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shocker misting in oil

Pass 11 Apr 2025 59,126 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside Rear tyre is perished

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 58,636 miles

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 57,834 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 57,314 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,419 miles

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Jan 2019 55,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 52,435 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,820 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 43,760 miles

both front tyres cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2015 43,760 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 41,865 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,080 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 30,824 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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FT08 OMA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FT08 OMA, 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 FT08 OMA registered?

FT08 OMA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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