MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective repaired using ubolt clamps (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres perished
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front drop link lower gaiters twisted
both front lower ball joint & both front track rod end gaiters perishing
both front wipers slightly smearing
nearside front brake disc slight score mark from very low pads on inside
nearside rear handbrake reading lower than offside
nearside rear tyre on 3mm + perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
slight play in both front shock absorber top mouts
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front drop link lower gaiters twisted
both front lower ball joint & both front track rod end gaiters perishing
both front wipers slightly smearing
nearside front brake disc slight score mark from very low pads on inside
nearside rear handbrake reading lower than offside
nearside rear tyre on 3mm + perishing
offside rear tyre perishing
slight play in both front shock absorber top mouts
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)
both centre section hanging brackets broken at welds
nearside wiper split
n/s/rear tyre perishing & worn on outer edge
o/s/rear tyre perishing & nail in tread
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LO08 GHJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 LO08 GHJ, 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 LO08 GHJ registered?
LO08 GHJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2008.
Is LO08 GHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LO08 GHJ 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.
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