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LB08 WRE

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,674 mi
Last recorded93,674 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Nov 2019 93,674 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,242 miles

Nearside Front Section of sub frame has had substantial welding repair.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Ferrule and short connecting pipe to brake calliper. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,107 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 67,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,890 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,755 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 57,906 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 54,317 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 39,240 miles

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

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

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 WRE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

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

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