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LD08 DFU

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 DFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 73,722 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 68,481 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2017 68,480 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 58,071 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,881 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 41,584 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,472 miles

n/s wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 19,653 miles

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

Nearside 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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LD08 DFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD08 DFU, 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 LD08 DFU registered?

LD08 DFU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 DFU safe to buy?

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