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LM08 FKF

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 61,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 61,822 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 57,729 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 57,721 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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 15 Jun 2023 53,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2023 53,076 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,591 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 43,249 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,291 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust section both brackets parted from pipe, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 37,498 miles

Both front tyres cracking on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2019 37,498 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,676 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Jun 2018 32,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2017 27,311 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 27,310 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 23,730 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level topped up (3.6.G.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm *** strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 23,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level topped up (3.6.G.1b)

Centre brake light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm *** strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 21,805 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,956 miles

both front tyres wearing thin edges

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

Fail 31 May 2014 17,956 miles

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

both front tyres wearing thin edges

both front tyres wearing thin on edges

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2013 14,897 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,920 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 FKF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FKF, 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 FKF registered?

LM08 FKF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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