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LV08 UKA

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 44,255 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 42,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 42,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 41,520 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 38,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 35,428 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 27,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 23,255 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 19,010 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,835 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 7,681 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 7,512 miles

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 8 Mar 2016 7,512 miles

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

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,174 miles

all tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 26 Mar 2014 6,710 miles

all four tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 24 Mar 2014 6,710 miles

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

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

all four tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,029 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 3,548 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 UKA is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

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

Is LV08 UKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 UKA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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