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LG08 YCL

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,383 mi
Last recorded31,383 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 31,383 miles

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall

play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2014 31,383 miles

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

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer wall

play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,406 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 23,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,896 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 YCL is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCL, 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 YCL registered?

LG08 YCL is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LG08 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 YCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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