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LO08 GHJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,899 mi
Last recorded77,899 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GHJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 77,899 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 77,898 miles

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))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,255 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,255 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,127 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 70,127 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,008 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,072 miles

both centre section hanging brackets broken at welds

nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,978 miles

n/s/rear tyre perishing & worn on outer edge

o/s/rear tyre perishing & nail in tread

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,140 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 20,140 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 14,357 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 14,357 miles

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.

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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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.

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