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LB57 WOM

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

159,389 mi
Last recorded159,389 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 WOM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 159,389 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded between silencers ,also heavy corrosion at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 151,800 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 151,796 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,021 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly contaminated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 141,021 miles

Both front headlamp lenses slightly contaminated

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 132,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 119,926 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2019 119,924 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2018 106,780 miles

Central High level stop lamp does not illuminate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener/ phone holder ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Seriously deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is out of shape (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Central High level stop lamp does not illuminate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener/ phone holder ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 91,626 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 91,626 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 83,405 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 83,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 83,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,161 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 72,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,010 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,081 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

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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LB57 WOM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LB57 WOM, 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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LB57 WOM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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