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LL08 VOA

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,600 mi
Last recorded105,600 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 VOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 95,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 93,410 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,282 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 85,307 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 85,307 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,157 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 82,157 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 79,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Fail 25 May 2018 79,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm bottom ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 May 2017 75,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 72,599 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 69,482 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 22 May 2014 62,227 miles

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

nearside headlight loose in fixing,slight damage?

nearside rear inner wheel rim dented

repair to centre exhaust brackets

Pass 28 May 2013 52,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 42,607 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,204 miles

slight play offside top suspension mounting.

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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LL08 VOA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LL08 VOA, 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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LL08 VOA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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