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LB08 XCZ

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,478 mi
Last recorded124,478 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,478 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 124,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 116,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 116,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 97,399 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 81,649 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,350 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 74,338 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear service brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust lambda sensor wiring coming into contact with drivers side driveshaft, minor chafing. attention advised

Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,913 miles

exhaust lambda sensor wiring coming into contact with drivers side driveshaft, minor chafing however attention advised

tested in wet conditions

Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

tested when wet

Pass 27 Jan 2016 61,037 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 61,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,051 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 41,160 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 26,646 miles

n/s/r bumper slightly marked, n/s/f wing small dent, o/s/f + n/s/f tyres close to wear bands and worn on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,777 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 XCZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

LB08 XCZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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