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DU08 LKC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,601 mi
Last recorded80,601 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 LKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 80,601 miles

Nearside Rear revers light out

Fail 23 Sep 2025 80,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear revers light out

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

Offside Rear service brake low reading

Pass 21 Sep 2024 79,359 miles

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

no reverse light

Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

no reverse light

Pass 21 Sep 2023 77,268 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 77,268 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside outer sill corroded but not holed

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,403 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 75,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,457 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 73,456 miles

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust, (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,594 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 68,594 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken, re-secured (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 62,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads cannot be seen through wheel

Fail 17 Aug 2018 62,533 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads cannot be seen through wheel

Pass 1 Sep 2017 56,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 56,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,062 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 45,589 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 15 Sep 2014 35,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,916 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,013 miles

centre exhaust mount insecure but exhaust system secure

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 18,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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DU08 LKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DU08 LKC, 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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DU08 LKC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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