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LT08 EXM

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,970 mi
Last recorded144,970 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 144,970 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 133,184 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 133,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 114,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,474 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 106,472 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,996 miles

Nearside Parking Brake just reaching required efficiency

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,996 miles

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

Nearside Parking Brake just reaching required efficiency

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 58,158 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,501 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,759 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,273 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 27,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,556 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 16,762 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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LT08 EXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT08 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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