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EF08 LSK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,780 mi
Last recorded91,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 LSK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 91,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,019 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on the wall.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,690 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,147 miles

exhaust bracket broken, however exhaust system is still supporitive

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,100 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 46,100 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,990 miles

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,224 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)

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 LSK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EF08 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

EF08 LSK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 LSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 LSK shows 9 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.

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