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LS08TVT
2008 KIA PICANTO
Colour: Orange
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1086cc
General Information
- Registration LS08TVT
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model PICANTO
- Year 2008
- Colour Orange
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1086cc
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- Expires 01 Jun 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
5 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 133,552 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 133,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,661 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,653 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,248 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,243 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,726 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,976 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,301 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,466 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 94,701 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Oil leak ()
22 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,512 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- engine oil leak
21 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 88,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- engine oil leak
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,670 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,458 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202629 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,908 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
31 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,983 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,682 MI
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LS08TVT was registered on 2008-03-31
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