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LO08 XCN

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

18,933 mi
Last recorded18,933 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 18,933 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 18,887 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 18,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 18,598 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 18,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 17,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency slightly down and may require adjustment or repair.

Offside Front suspension arm bush starting to perish. rearmost.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,214 miles

Nearside Front tyre, has started to perish and the rubber cracked around the outside edge.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear tyre, has started to perish and the rubber cracked around the outside edge.

Offside Front tyre, has started to perish and the rubber cracked around the outside edge.

Offside Rear tyre, has started to perish and the rubber cracked around the outside edge.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 15,819 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 14,397 miles

Offside wiper rubber split.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 13,037 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 11,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,655 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 9,973 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2011 8,348 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 8,348 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XCN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCN, 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

How do I check the history of LO08 XCN?

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What year was LO08 XCN registered?

LO08 XCN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is LO08 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 XCN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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