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SM08 AHP

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,056 mi
Last recorded59,056 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 AHP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 59,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,210 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 55,674 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 55,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 55,022 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 54,297 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaitor splitting. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump corroded/poruss. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,191 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 51,888 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 51,888 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both ns & os (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 50,529 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 50,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 38,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust mid-section bracket snapped

Fail 6 Sep 2012 26,189 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 26,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,655 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 AHP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

SM08 AHP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is SM08 AHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 AHP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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