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LV08 NWK

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,896 mi
Last recorded100,896 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 NWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 100,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 97,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 93,224 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,836 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 85,251 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,843 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 74,493 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 74,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 66,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,487 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 52,533 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 52,531 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,168 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,167 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre walls starting too crack

Fail 10 Dec 2010 20,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 20,062 miles

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

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

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 NWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LV08 NWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV08 NWK?

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What year was LV08 NWK registered?

LV08 NWK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LV08 NWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 NWK shows 18 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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