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2008 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration GP08FHX
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 999cc
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- Expires 05 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 59,731 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 59,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 55,860 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,437 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,437 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear muffler joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 53,109 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024 23 Jun 202627 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,773 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,715 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounts have been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
14 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 48,610 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective been repaired (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,785 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front exhaust mount repaired
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,970 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak sump corroded ()
- Front exhaust mount repaired
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,635 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
9 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,417 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
21 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,053 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202629 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,425 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 22,425 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 23 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,670 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012 23 Jun 202615 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 14,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
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GP08FHX was registered on 2008-06-28
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