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LA08 WTO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,313 mi
Last recorded69,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 69,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 68,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 62,918 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 62,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,215 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 49,215 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 44,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,986 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,667 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 25,759 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 25,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 24,550 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 21,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2014 21,107 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 13,629 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,780 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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LA08 WTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LA08 WTO, 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 LA08 WTO registered?

LA08 WTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is LA08 WTO safe to buy?

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