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LX08 TUH

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 TUH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 76,098 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 69,096 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 7 Nov 2023 60,320 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 57,486 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 53,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,730 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 May 2019 38,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 35,983 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 35,983 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 20,572 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2015 17,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 13,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 10,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 6,532 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 4,279 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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LX08 TUH is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LX08 TUH, 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

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What year was LX08 TUH registered?

LX08 TUH is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LX08 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 TUH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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