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H22 SMJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,414 mi
Last recorded26,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 SMJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 26,414 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 25,409 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,259 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 23,088 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 front (inside edges) (5.2.3 (e))

X2 Exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 20 Jul 2022 21,918 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 20,782 miles

Both Rear Tyres Are Cracking In The Tread

Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,121 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 18,366 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 15,823 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 13,201 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 11,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 11,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 8,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 6,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,750 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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H22 SMJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H22 SMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H22 SMJ registered?

H22 SMJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is H22 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H22 SMJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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