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LT08 EXA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,290 mi
Last recorded96,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 EXA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 96,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 80,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear lens case loose

Pass 28 Mar 2022 71,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 67,424 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,433 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 64,426 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 61,390 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 61,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,001 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 51,710 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 46,360 miles

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW. LEVER HAS MUCH TRAVEL.

Fail 17 Feb 2016 46,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S PARKING BRAKE EFFORT LOW. LEVER HAS MUCH TRAVEL.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

one exhaust support broken

Fail 9 Mar 2015 41,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre cracking

one exhaust support broken

Pass 1 Mar 2014 36,371 miles

O/S/F Suspension strut has some play at upper attachment. Not excessive, but advise further inspection/remedy.

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel. Advise that rear brakes be inspected and changed or adjusted,as necessary.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 36,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Suspension strut has some play at upper attachment. Not excessive, but advise further inspection/remedy.

Parking brake lever has a lot of travel. Advise that rear brakes be inspected and changed or adjusted,as necessary.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,584 miles

More movement at o/s/f top strut mounting than n/s/f.

Parking brake has little reserve travel. Advise adjustment.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 20,737 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 20,737 miles

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

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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LT08 EXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT08 EXA, 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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LT08 EXA is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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