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AM08 LVY

2008 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,379 mi
Last recorded20,379 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LVY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust center bracket broken

front wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,915 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 8,921 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 6,988 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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AM08 LVY is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AM08 LVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AM08 LVY?

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What year was AM08 LVY registered?

AM08 LVY is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is AM08 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LVY shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM08 LVY have outstanding finance?

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