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LO08 XCS

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

9,706 mi
Last recorded9,706 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 9,706 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 9,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 8,523 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 7,681 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 7,003 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 6,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 6,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 6,002 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 5,662 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 12 Aug 2017 5,330 miles

rear tyres starting to crack on the side wall

Pass 12 Aug 2016 5,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 5,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 4,722 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 4,363 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 3,734 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 2,739 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 XCS is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

LO08 XCS is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2008.

Is LO08 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 XCS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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