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LNZ 8956

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,909 mi
Last recorded75,909 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNZ 8956
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 75,909 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 75,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 72,167 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 72,141 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023
Fail 24 Sep 2023 68,365 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,333 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 68,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 64,805 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,156 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,216 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,010 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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LNZ 8956 is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LNZ 8956, 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

How do I check the history of LNZ 8956?

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What year was LNZ 8956 registered?

LNZ 8956 is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LNZ 8956 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LNZ 8956 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LNZ 8956 have outstanding finance?

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