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LO08 ULC

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,739 mi
Last recorded45,739 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ULC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 45,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 41,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 41,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 39,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 38,348 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 36,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 35,104 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 33,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 31,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 27,335 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 25,191 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,273 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,092 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,211 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,610 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 11,316 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)

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 ULC is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ULC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LO08 ULC registered?

LO08 ULC is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is LO08 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 ULC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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