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WL57 LNN

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,593 mi
Last recorded98,593 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 LNN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 98,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on join to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,974 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 92,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Nearside top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Nearside front washer jet inoperative (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Suspension top mount exessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits EXHAUST LEAK AT REAR (CENTRE PIPE TO REAR BOX FLANGE) (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front vEHICLE BATTERY INSECURE (NOT CORRECT BATTERY)

Pass 6 Mar 2024 85,969 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner surface (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,231 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 79,154 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 76,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 74,025 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,807 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front brake has slight bind

Fail 15 Mar 2019 70,807 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,559 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,558 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 64,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,096 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 56,188 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,737 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 50,737 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,273 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 23,538 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 23,538 miles

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

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

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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WL57 LNN is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WL57 LNN, 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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WL57 LNN is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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