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LO08 WFR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 60,222 miles

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Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 59,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,117 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 50,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 50,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 48,628 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front centre section mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 46,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,303 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,529 miles

Offside Front wheel binding

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 39,529 miles

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

Offside Front wheel binding

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,759 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 28,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,034 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,614 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,208 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 WFR 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 88.9%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

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

Is LO08 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 WFR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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