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HT08 LNX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,955 mi
Last recorded87,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 LNX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,955 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 87,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear corroded in securing clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 77,635 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 72,465 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 72,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,157 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,888 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corroded in plastic clips underneath vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 57,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes starting to corroded in plastic clips underneath vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 56,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,582 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm and perished

Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,074 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Fail 23 Jul 2016 48,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 40,536 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 33,765 miles

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

o/s front tyre at 2.5mm and starting to get low on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 33,765 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s front tyre at 2.5mm and starting to get low on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,483 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,516 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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HT08 LNX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT08 LNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT08 LNX registered?

HT08 LNX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is HT08 LNX safe to buy?

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