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LB08 UWX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,172 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 88,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 88,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged nearside wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,282 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe very rusty.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 78,281 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe very rusty.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,324 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,822 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears along floor (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,120 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 44,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,167 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 19,098 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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LB08 UWX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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