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Kia Picanto

Orange · Petrol · 2008 · 1,086 cc

LS08 TVTMOT history

LS08 TVT is an orange petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LS08 TVT orange Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
133,552 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,481 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 TVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 TVT was last recorded at 133,552 miles on 5 May 2026, 15,891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,661 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15,891 miles
Average per year
6,481 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,552 miles
  • 2025 – 117,661 miles
  • 2024 – 113,248 miles
  • 2023 – 111,243 miles
  • 2022 – 108,726 miles
  • 2021 – 106,976 miles
  • 2020 – 105,301 miles
  • 2019 – 102,923 miles
  • 2018 – 99,466 miles
  • 2017 – 94,701 miles
  • 2016 – 88,512 miles
  • 2015 – 82,670 miles
  • 2014 – 73,458 miles
  • 2013 – 61,908 miles
  • 2012 – 48,983 miles
  • 2011 – 35,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,552 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    133,552 miles
    Test number
    225642034833
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail133,546 miles (+15,885)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    349371634266
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OS+NS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,661 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    546589456622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,653 miles (+4,405)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    182179743804
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,248 miles (+2,005)5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,248 miles
    Test number
    732509444358
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass111,243 miles (+2,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,243 miles
    Test number
    973987683758
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass108,726 miles (+1,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,726 miles
    Test number
    328405762920
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,976 miles
    Test number
    306852228358
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail106,976 miles (+1,675)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,976 miles
    Test number
    663399180898
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass105,301 miles (+2,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,301 miles
    Test number
    782844585694
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass102,923 miles (+3,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,923 miles
    Test number
    377127693791
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass99,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    489033007554
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail99,466 miles (+4,765)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    512877304485
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both fronts (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass94,701 miles (+6,189)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,701 miles
    Test number
    871670957301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass88,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    366359655268
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  16. Fail88,512 miles (+5,842)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,512 miles
    Test number
    118427665202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass82,670 miles (+9,212)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    105229185450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass73,458 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,458 miles
    Test number
    109450994498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail73,402 miles (+11,494)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,402 miles
    Test number
    175238184407
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass61,908 miles (+12,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    799189283093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,983 miles (+13,301)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,983 miles
    Test number
    866131492059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,682 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,682 miles
    Test number
    236278781048
    • NoteHand brake travel high

Questions about LS08 TVT

Does LS08 TVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 TVT is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS08 TVT?
The MOT on LS08 TVT is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 TVT done?
LS08 TVT was recorded at 133,552 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,481 miles a year.
Has LS08 TVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 TVT has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS08 TVT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS08 TVT find?
LS08 TVT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both os+ns; oil leak, but not excessive.

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