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LS08 KYO

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,115 mi
Last recorded33,115 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,734 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 30,706 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 30,706 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 29,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 29,110 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 29,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2021 28,723 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 28,087 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 28,087 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 26,441 miles

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 9 Apr 2018 24,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Apr 2018 24,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 23,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,186 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,575 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 17,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,854 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Apr 2012 12,844 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,258 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 KYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYO, 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 LS08 KYO registered?

LS08 KYO is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is LS08 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 KYO shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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