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LC08 BXD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,387 mi
Last recorded33,387 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BXD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,387 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 24,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE O/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS N/S

both rear tyres, treads low inner edges.

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Fail 5 Nov 2012 24,665 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

STRONGLY ADVISE O/S PARKING BRAKE NOT AS EFFICIENT AS N/S

both front tyres, treads worn very low inner edges.

both rear tyres, treads low inner edges.

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall split

n/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 7 Nov 2011 16,421 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 16,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 13,770 miles

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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LC08 BXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LC08 BXD, 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 LC08 BXD?

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What year was LC08 BXD registered?

LC08 BXD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LC08 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BXD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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