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LT08 WYC

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,694 miles

Exhaust front mounting partially insecure

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 88,685 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust front mounting partially insecure

Long parking brake travel

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

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 85,712 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 85,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

unable to test offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,764 miles

centre brake light not working

handbrake high travel

Pass 3 Aug 2022 79,529 miles

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2022 79,529 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,752 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2020 67,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 63,123 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 56,157 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 56,157 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.70mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 46,648 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 41,975 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 36,959 miles

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

front exhaust bracket in poor condition

n/s wiper in poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 31,395 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,672 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 23,114 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 WYC 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 78.9%.

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 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 WYC, 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 LT08 WYC registered?

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

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