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EF08 LRY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,217 mi
Last recorded78,217 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LRY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 78,217 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,910 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 77,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,152 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,043 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 48,009 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Jul 2018 44,165 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,165 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 26 Jun 2017 42,081 miles

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

frt no plate cracked handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2016 37,845 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 37,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 34,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,302 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,461 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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EF08 LRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black 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 EF08 LRY, 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 EF08 LRY registered?

EF08 LRY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is EF08 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 LRY 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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