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LG08 JWU

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,644 mi
Last recorded29,644 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 JWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 29,644 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,605 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2023 27,720 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2022 26,542 miles

chip windscreen

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,264 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Nov 2020 24,046 miles

chip in windscreen

front brakes worn to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,945 miles

chip in windscreen

front brakes worn

Pass 15 May 2018 20,362 miles

Front Front wiper blades splitting and smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ! On inner edge and 2mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 175/60 HR14

Pass 16 May 2017 18,706 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 16,654 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 14,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 12,620 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,808 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 10,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2012 8,933 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 May 2011 6,946 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 JWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG08 JWU, 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 JWU registered?

LG08 JWU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LG08 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 JWU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG08 JWU have outstanding finance?

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