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PF08 LLM

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

61,795 mi
Last recorded61,795 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 61,795 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 58,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,739 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips to windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,871 miles

Handbrake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,443 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 39,437 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 36,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 36,102 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,594 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,102 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 34,102 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,549 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 31,932 miles

Engine light showing fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2016 27,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jun 2015 21,949 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 16,891 miles

off side front tyre inside edge devoid of tread

Pass 24 May 2013 11,935 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 10,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 9,019 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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PF08 LLM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF08 LLM, 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 PF08 LLM registered?

PF08 LLM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is PF08 LLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 LLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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