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SM08 AHF

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,354 mi
Last recorded62,354 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 62,354 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wheel arch corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,784 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 47,517 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items on interior mirror ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 43,142 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 43,142 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 41,013 miles

Central exhaust rubber missing

Fail 14 Oct 2020 41,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central exhaust rubber missing

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,684 miles

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

Nearside Front top strut mounting free play

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 36,020 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,556 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,020 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 27,526 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centre support bracket missing

Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,715 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,757 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,683 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 15,207 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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SM08 AHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SM08 AHF, 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 SM08 AHF registered?

SM08 AHF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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