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LM08 FPD

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,107 mi
Last recorded87,107 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2025 87,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,004 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 73,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 70,160 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 64,816 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 59,275 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 53,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,547 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 42,463 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 37,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,174 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,047 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 21,681 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 16,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (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 FPD is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

LM08 FPD is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is LM08 FPD safe to buy?

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