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LP08 RSX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 RSX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 83,505 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 83,505 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 75,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 65,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 55,499 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 55,489 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 48,818 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake recording little effort.

Pass 15 May 2015 41,497 miles

front tyre treads worn smooth and thin on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2014 30,713 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front discs showing wear/unable to see pads

n/s handbrake performace lower than expected

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre slight edge wear 165/60/14h

o/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 17,673 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,581 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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LP08 RSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LP08 RSX, 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 LP08 RSX registered?

LP08 RSX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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