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LC08 BWV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

77,827 mi
Last recorded77,827 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 77,827 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 77,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 70,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,153 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 51,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 43,315 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 35,853 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 33,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre hasacut along tread but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2015 31,368 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 23,729 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 19,458 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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LC08 BWV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LC08 BWV, 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 LC08 BWV registered?

LC08 BWV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is LC08 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BWV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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