CarVerify

Free Car Check

PF08 LLR

2008 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,456 mi
Last recorded66,456 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 LLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,456 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working n/s o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 47,254 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 41,187 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,939 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 34,937 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,253 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 27,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

battery insecue

coolant below min

Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,337 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2017 68,128 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,699 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 6,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 5,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 4,782 miles

wipers becoming worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 4,541 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 4,317 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PF08 LLR is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LLR, 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

How do I check the history of PF08 LLR?

You can check the full history of PF08 LLR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PF08 LLR registered?

PF08 LLR is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PF08 LLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 LLR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF08 LLR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PF08 LLR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.