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SB08 LMM

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LMM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,692 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 71,692 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,919 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 57,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,822 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 40,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 40,409 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,075 miles

nsr osr tyre walls has crack on them

Fail 9 Jul 2014 28,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

nsr osr tyre walls has crack on them

Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 23,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,116 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 7,506 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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SB08 LMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SB08 LMM, 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 SB08 LMM registered?

SB08 LMM is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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