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LB08 WFY

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,835 mi
Last recorded115,835 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 115,835 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,661 miles

Front Inner Brake discs corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 114,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake discs corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2024 113,277 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 113,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 112,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 110,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,408 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 108,408 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 102,157 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate cracked

rear wiper deteriorated

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 102,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre starting to perish inbetween treads (185/65H14)

rear wiper deteriorated

surface corrosion underneath on some components

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,286 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 92,245 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin require replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.14 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185.65.14 (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,637 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack ends (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 70,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack ends (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Sep 2015 58,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats, not allowing full inspection of adult belts

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,074 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 46,074 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,387 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 31,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 27,137 miles

185/65 x 14 Both front tyres worn TO LIMIT.

Parking brake grabbing

Rear tyres worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 19,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 11,400 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 WFY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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