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LM08 ETF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

37,506 mi
Last recorded37,506 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ETF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 36,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe o/s pipe near fuel tank 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe into box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at cylinder corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and showing wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 34,687 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,386 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 26,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 23,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 23,525 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 20,398 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 20,398 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and sidewalls cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 18,713 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 18,713 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,907 miles

Rear both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 9,421 miles

Front exhaust hanger adrift

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 9,421 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front exhaust hanger adrift

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 6,614 miles

Nearside rear service and hand brake slightly weak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 6,614 miles

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

Nearside rear service and hand brake slightly weak

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 4,640 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres showing signs of perishing on edge of tread, but no cords visable

Pass 11 Apr 2013 4,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 3,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 2,791 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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LM08 ETF 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 LM08 ETF, 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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LM08 ETF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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