2008 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · SC08 LSZ
2008 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 71,991 miles. MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SC08 LSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 71,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SC08 LSZ Mileage History
- 19/06/202469,103 mi
- 17/02/202570,849 mi+1,746 mi
- 18/02/202570,849 mi
- 18/02/202671,991 mi+1,142 mi
- 20/02/202671,991 mi
Average of roughly 1,726 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SC08 LSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Picanto (SC08 LSZ) between June 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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