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LS08DFU
2008 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1086cc
General Information
- Registration LS08DFU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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- Expires 30 Oct 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,770 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 75,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust system insecure 2X LOCATION MARKED (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 75,220 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 75,220 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,966 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front exhaust bracket broken
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust bracket broken
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 73,907 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust bracket broken
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 73,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- exhaust bracket broken
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,764 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,764 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,566 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,553 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,553 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,055 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,113 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 55,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,578 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202625 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,982 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2015 11 Jun 20267 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,746 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,971 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,542 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,630 MI
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LS08DFU was registered on 2008-03-31
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