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CP08 LNN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,771 mi
Last recorded139,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 LNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 139,771 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 139,771 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 118,677 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 93,929 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 93,928 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Resting On Axle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases To Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 72,646 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 70,825 miles

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr inner sill suspension prescribed area slightly corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2021 67,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,058 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 63,058 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,019 miles

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,246 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,591 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 26 Jun 2015 40,343 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 11 Jun 2015 40,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 36,875 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 36,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,626 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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CP08 LNN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 LNN, 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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CP08 LNN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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