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LY08 GDU

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,166 mi
Last recorded12,166 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 12,166 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 12,166 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 11,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 10,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 10,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 10,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 10,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 9,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 9,817 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 9,078 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 8,698 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 8,195 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 7,675 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 7,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 6,340 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,758 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,173 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 GDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GDU, 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 GDU registered?

LY08 GDU is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is LY08 GDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 GDU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY08 GDU have outstanding finance?

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