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LM08 WWA

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

40,479 mi
Last recorded40,479 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 40,479 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 39,028 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 37,649 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 36,502 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 35,450 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2020 34,356 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 32,754 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 32,200 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 29,348 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,753 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 22,909 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 16,031 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 16,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,301 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 WWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

LM08 WWA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is LM08 WWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 WWA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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