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CE08 LZR

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,835 mi
Last recorded54,835 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LZR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 54,835 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 54,210 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 54,210 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 52,527 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 52,402 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 47,750 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 45,030 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 41,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 36,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,754 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 27,754 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 18,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,785 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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CE08 LZR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE08 LZR, 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

How do I check the history of CE08 LZR?

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What year was CE08 LZR registered?

CE08 LZR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is CE08 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 LZR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE08 LZR have outstanding finance?

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