CarVerify

Free Car Check

LB08 UWW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UWW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 77,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 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 5 Jul 2024 69,933 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system joints corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,385 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on front joint to centre silencer

corrosion on rear joint to rear silencer

Pass 15 Jul 2022 66,128 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked

corrosion on all joints of exhaust system

Fail 14 Jul 2022 66,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear lens cracked

corrosion on all joints of exhaust system

Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,993 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both fronts all boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion on front joint and rear joint to rear silencer

damaged on left hand rear lens

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,135 miles

Left hand rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre treads lumpy and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle metal mountings broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 55,332 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle metal mountings broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off to 2.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edged off (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,047 miles

front pads getting low

left hand rear tyre edging off and 3.0mm

Pass 25 Jul 2016 45,994 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,994 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,626 miles

Front wiper split but clearing screen correctly

Fail 1 Aug 2014 31,082 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 31,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 25,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,353 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LB08 UWW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver 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 LB08 UWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LB08 UWW?

You can check the full history of LB08 UWW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LB08 UWW registered?

LB08 UWW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is LB08 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 UWW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LB08 UWW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LB08 UWW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.