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LM57 JTO

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,320 mi
Last recorded21,320 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 JTO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 21,320 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 21,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 18,141 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 15,556 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 11,349 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 8,660 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 8,622 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 8,594 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 8,594 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 8,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 8,387 miles

Offside headlight cracked & worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 8,337 miles

Offside Front body damage

Offside hole in headlight but not impaired beam

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Dec 2014 8,115 miles

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

frontal body damage & offside headlight cover broken

Pass 3 Dec 2014 8,115 miles

frontal body damage & offside headlight cover broken

Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,555 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 5,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 5,218 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 5,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LM57 JTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM57 JTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 JTO registered?

LM57 JTO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LM57 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 JTO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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