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LM08 ETR

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,621 mi
Last recorded36,621 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ETR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 36,621 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 35,748 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 34,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 34,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 33,766 miles

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

Offside hand brake has low effort

Pass 3 Feb 2022 32,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 29,726 miles

Front Upper strut mounts slight play

Pass 21 Jan 2019 27,915 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened LIFT TO BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 27,911 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective CENTER MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened LIFT TO BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 25,685 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 23,106 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 20,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 18,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,763 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,519 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,762 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,156 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 8,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ETR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LM08 ETR, 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 LM08 ETR registered?

LM08 ETR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LM08 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 ETR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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