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LB08 UGN

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,134 mi
Last recorded74,134 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,134 miles

bonnet catch faulty bonnet will open and close correctly

Pass 21 Nov 2024 72,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 66,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 61,973 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 40,903 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge. o/s/f close to limit

cant see front brake pads

centre exhaust bracket broken

no reverse light

Pass 24 May 2019 29,536 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 21,876 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 18,601 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 16,388 miles

Nail in OSF tyre. Possible puncture

Pass 5 May 2015 13,698 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 11,125 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 8,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 5,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 5,147 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LB08 UGN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LB08 UGN, 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 LB08 UGN registered?

LB08 UGN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is LB08 UGN safe to buy?

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