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LB08 WRA

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,708 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 74,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rear b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 72,089 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,943 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken - exhaust secure.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 67,943 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken - exhaust secure.

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 65,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,742 miles

both rear tyres wearing/perishing on inner edges

front brake discs and pads in poor condition

front exhaust mount broken

nearside and offside front brakes binding on and have been getting hot-further attention is advised

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake disc pitted/coroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 61,724 miles

both front brakes binding on and have been getting hot

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 Apr 2019 61,724 miles

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

both front brakes binding on and have been getting hot

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Apr 2018 58,057 miles

Front And Centre Exhaust Hangers Broken But System Still Supported

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Oil leak Sump ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,337 miles

Both Rear Tyre Worn On Edges

Front And Centre Exhaust Hangers Broken But System Is Supported

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Wipers Beginning To Smear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,521 miles

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

front and centre exhaust hangers broken but system still supported

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 34,410 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cut on tread but within requirements

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,410 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut on tread but within requirements

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,608 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,759 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,722 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 WRA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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