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LB08 WPP

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,312 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 95,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 69,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 69,006 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both fronts and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

PAS belt loose

Fail 22 Feb 2022 69,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on both fronts and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear heavy cracking on tyre tread

PAS belt loose

Pass 23 Feb 2021 68,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,256 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 68,227 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 61,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket broken away

Front subframe corroded

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

O/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 54,939 miles

Front wipers worn

front exhaust mount broken

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,078 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,078 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 46,499 miles

Handbrake lever has high travel

Rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 21 May 2014 37,889 miles

rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Pass 18 May 2013 31,001 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,964 miles

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

both rear tyre treads deteriorated 185/65/14H

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,545 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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 WPP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WPP, 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 WPP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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