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LO08 ULU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,476 mi
Last recorded82,476 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ULU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 72,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top mount (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 72,721 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 68,004 miles

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

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 2 Aug 2016 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 1 Aug 2015 63,208 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 63,208 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 51,441 miles

O/S/F wheel arch liner damaged/missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,874 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)

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

osf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 24,117 miles

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 ULU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ULU, 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 ULU registered?

LO08 ULU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is LO08 ULU safe to buy?

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