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LO08 TYA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,957 mi
Last recorded93,957 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 93,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 93,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,966 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 83,966 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,568 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 72,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,872 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 64,872 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 57,876 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 57,876 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 50,940 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,083 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,571 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 TYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

LO08 TYA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is LO08 TYA safe to buy?

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