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LB08 WRC

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,570 mi
Last recorded96,570 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 96,570 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,562 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,160 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,150 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 75,601 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,529 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear one of two number plate lamps inop

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,323 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 53,012 miles

Centre HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

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

Offside Front WING MIRROR DAMAGED

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 46,788 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 46,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,207 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 33,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 33,118 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,655 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 25,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 18,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WRC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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