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LA08 GVU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

56,176 mi
Last recorded56,176 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 56,176 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 56,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 54,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 52,429 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 52,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 50,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 49,187 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 49,187 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,639 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,220 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 46,220 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 45,431 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 45,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,827 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,827 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,694 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,915 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 22,317 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 22,314 miles

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

n/s/f tyre just legal

Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,354 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge; slight sidewall damage

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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LA08 GVU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LA08 GVU, 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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How do I check the history of LA08 GVU?

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What year was LA08 GVU registered?

LA08 GVU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is LA08 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 GVU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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