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LB08 WRF

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,789 mi
Last recorded90,789 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,789 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 90,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 90,642 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 49,528 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 39,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,314 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 34,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 31,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,995 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 20,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 17,907 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 14,669 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 11,890 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 8,693 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 WRF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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