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LV08 UKK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,868 mi
Last recorded76,868 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 76,868 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,085 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,969 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,969 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 55,876 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 55,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted tyre seal area exposed (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed + cut to outer wall down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,389 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 49,389 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,284 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 17,491 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 7,606 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 6,726 miles

nsf wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2013 5,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,276 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 UKK 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 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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

LV08 UKK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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