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LO08 GHX

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,707 mi
Last recorded68,707 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 GHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,707 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 67,249 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 65,967 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 64,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 64,136 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 62,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,663 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 58,663 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 56,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 56,043 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 53,418 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,451 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,451 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 47,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,238 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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LO08 GHX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LO08 GHX, 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 GHX registered?

LO08 GHX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LO08 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 GHX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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