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MJ08 LRK

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,471 mi
Last recorded41,471 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 41,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,314 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 36,603 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 35,754 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 34,826 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 32,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 28,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,548 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,947 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 18,870 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 15,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,031 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 9,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,984 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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MJ08 LRK is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LRK, 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 MJ08 LRK registered?

MJ08 LRK is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is MJ08 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 LRK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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