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LO08 XCM

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,950 mi
Last recorded50,950 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 50,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 48,104 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 45,249 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 41,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,825 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Nearside Rear tyre 2.8mm

Pass 26 Jul 2019 36,001 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 30,153 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 30,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 26,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 19,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 15,557 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 8,422 miles

Nearside 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 XCM 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 93.3%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

LO08 XCM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is LO08 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 XCM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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