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LS08 KYG

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,990 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Top mount has movement

Fail 7 Mar 2016 48,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Chunk out if side wall cords exposed (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Top mount has movement

Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,095 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 37,990 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 32,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 26,203 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,493 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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LS08 KYG is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LS08 KYG, 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 LS08 KYG registered?

LS08 KYG is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is LS08 KYG safe to buy?

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