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LV08 UJZ

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,811 mi
Last recorded50,811 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 50,811 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 50,808 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth & cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,089 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment(s)

Slight damage to offside sill

Fail 30 Sep 2024 42,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment(s)

Slight damage to offside sill

Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,084 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight damage to offside sill

Pass 10 Oct 2022 28,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,101 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 27,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 22,846 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 18,720 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,051 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,861 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 11,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,979 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 10,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 8,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 6,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,319 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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LV08 UJZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJZ, 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 UJZ registered?

LV08 UJZ is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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