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LB08 UXL

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 UXL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 53,330 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,101 miles

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

Offside Front wheel slight play

Pass 2 Feb 2024 39,104 miles

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,886 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,241 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 32,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower wishbone bush delaminating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower wishbone bush de-laminating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 30,896 miles

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both front to rear metal brake pipes excessive corrosion at securing points. One section leaking fluid. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower wishbone bush delaminating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward lower wishbone bush de-laminating / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to test brake efficiency due to leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,450 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,581 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 23,841 miles

clutch has almost failed, difficult in engaging gears

osf lower suspension arm bush perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,248 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 18,961 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 16,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,192 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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LB08 UXL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UXL, 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 LB08 UXL registered?

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

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