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LG08 FTD

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

183,187 mi
Last recorded183,187 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FTD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 183,187 miles

Slight exhuast blow at rear to centre join

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 May 2018 165,000 miles

both front tyres on legal limit and wearing on edges

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2017 142,879 miles

front wiper slightly smearing on screen (still clearing)

handbrake slightly sticky in operation (still functions correctly)

Pass 13 May 2016 129,881 miles

front brake discs wearing

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 May 2015 101,000 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,050 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 66,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 49,199 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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LG08 FTD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LG08 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG08 FTD?

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What year was LG08 FTD registered?

LG08 FTD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is LG08 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 FTD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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