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LV08 NWM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,210 mi
Last recorded118,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 118,210 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 102,614 miles

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

oil sump slightly corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2025 102,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

oil sump slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 99,318 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 95,772 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,150 miles

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

fig light switch sticky

Pass 10 Feb 2020 93,876 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 93,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 91,071 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,140 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 82,140 miles

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

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

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

BATTERY TERMINAL LOOSE

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 76,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 76,881 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 71,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 71,472 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,701 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 65,701 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 59,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 59,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 54,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,813 miles

Battery insecure

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 NWM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LV08 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

LV08 NWM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LV08 NWM shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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