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SG08 FGM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,117 mi
Last recorded37,117 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 FGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 37,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 32,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bot front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 29,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 24,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 24,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 20,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 20,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 17,533 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 17,533 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 8,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 8,289 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 7,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 7,147 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 6,462 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 5,546 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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SG08 FGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SG08 FGM, 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 SG08 FGM registered?

SG08 FGM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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