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LB57 WPP

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,702 mi
Last recorded73,702 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 73,702 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,728 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 59,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2022 50,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 44,554 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 44,554 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 38,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 33,233 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 31,834 miles

Nearside washer jet weak

Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,390 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,390 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,916 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,960 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 18,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,898 miles

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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LB57 WPP is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB57 WPP, 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 LB57 WPP registered?

LB57 WPP is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is LB57 WPP safe to buy?

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