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LO08 UKX

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,006 mi
Last recorded75,006 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 UKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 75,006 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 74,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT BRAKE BIND TO OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEELS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 64,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 58,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 56,219 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 56,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,080 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 38,591 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,656 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 33,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,105 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,905 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 21,894 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2013 16,406 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 9,474 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 4,811 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 UKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UKX, 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 UKX registered?

LO08 UKX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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