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LY08 GCV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,545 mi
Last recorded60,545 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,545 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,454 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 53,454 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,572 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn low of tread on edges

offside rear tyre cracked and cut to tread area

Fail 1 Jun 2013 36,492 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on raised edge

Pass 23 May 2012 26,397 miles

rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 23 May 2011 13,649 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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LY08 GCV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY08 GCV, 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 GCV registered?

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

Is LY08 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 GCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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