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2008 KIA PICANTO
General Information
- Registration LL08LJK
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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- Expired 03 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 113,982 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- under side corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 113,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under side corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,984 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,956 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side (Top mount) (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,844 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,326 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,278 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,327 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,338 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,789 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,741 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracked and outer sidewall scuffed/damaged
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- exhaust front pipe support bracket detached/corroded off
23 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,263 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- small oil leak sump area
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition (sidewall)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre in very poor condition (sidewall)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
- small oil leak sump area
24 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,968 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
28 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,651 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 55,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,577 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
27 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 47,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,814 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20268 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,121 MI
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LL08LJK was registered on 2008-05-19
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