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LG08 FTY

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

34,188 mi
Last recorded34,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 FTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 34,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 33,242 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2025 33,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top suspension mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2024 32,582 miles

oil leak around sump

Fail 22 Mar 2024 32,581 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak around sump

Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,837 miles

head light lenses misty needs cleaning

Pass 25 Mar 2022 31,476 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened play in upper suspension mount (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 31,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished splits to cord 165/60/r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge perished

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

tracking may need adjusting

Pass 23 Mar 2020 30,789 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Fail 20 Mar 2020 30,788 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid drivers side (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 29 Mar 2019 30,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards edges, particularly inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards edges, particularly inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre perishing, tread and sidewalls.

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,457 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished 165/60 x 14 75 h

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 28,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perished 165/60 x 14 75 h

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 25,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2017 25,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 23,639 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 23,639 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,771 miles

offside rear parking brake effort

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,291 miles

front brake imbalance

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,797 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,547 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 11,977 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

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 FTY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LG08 FTY, 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 LG08 FTY registered?

LG08 FTY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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