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LS08 TVU

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 68,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump, corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 68,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump, corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 57,782 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,793 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 38,670 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequetly supported

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,160 miles

N/S/F TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Pass 9 Mar 2013 15,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,351 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,232 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 TVU 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 LS08 TVU, 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 TVU registered?

LS08 TVU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LS08 TVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 TVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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