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MJ08 LPX

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 26,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 26,596 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 26,260 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 25,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 25,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 24,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,218 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 23,248 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 22,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 22,080 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 21,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,659 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,937 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,870 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 14,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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MJ08 LPX is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 MJ08 LPX, 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 MJ08 LPX registered?

MJ08 LPX is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is MJ08 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 LPX 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.

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