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LB08 WPV

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,178 mi
Last recorded55,178 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WPV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,178 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 47,338 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 47,338 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 46,887 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 46,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,220 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,220 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,274 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,720 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 32,638 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 32,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,436 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 26,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,309 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,533 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,718 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 21,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 17,332 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 WPV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV registered?

LB08 WPV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LB08 WPV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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