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LY08 GCF

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

146,174 mi
Last recorded146,174 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 GCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,174 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 134,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 125,754 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,845 miles

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn and outer sidewalls chaffed/damaged

nearside headlight loose

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre sidewalls and in tread perished

oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2020 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn and outer sidewalls chaffed/damaged

nearside headlight loose

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre sidewalls and in tread perished

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2019 116,223 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 110,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 110,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 105,977 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 105,977 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 93,655 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 93,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 80,754 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 80,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 71,057 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 30 May 2014 71,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 31 May 2013 59,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 31 May 2013 59,365 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 17 May 2012 41,733 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 41,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,617 miles

slight play in o/s front top suspension mount

Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,617 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in o/s front top suspension mount

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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LY08 GCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LY08 GCF, 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 LY08 GCF registered?

LY08 GCF is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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