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LV08 KLJ

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,383 mi
Last recorded86,383 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 KLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 86,383 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 84,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,658 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 66,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 61,455 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,197 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 54,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 42,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,520 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 26,517 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 23,432 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,539 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,695 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,695 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,249 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 12,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 9,960 miles

headlight aim on limits (l)

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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LV08 KLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV08 KLJ, 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 LV08 KLJ registered?

LV08 KLJ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is LV08 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 KLJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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