CarVerify

Free Car Check

LC08 BWX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,195 mi
Last recorded76,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BWX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,195 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 76,195 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 66,059 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 55,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 46,601 miles

Nearside Rear cracking in tread and loosing shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2021 46,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking in tread and loosing shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 43,018 miles

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

Rear Wiper blade defective

Pass 13 May 2019 39,475 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 13 May 2019 39,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 22 May 2018 35,484 miles

Front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 May 2017 31,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 27,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 7 May 2015 25,729 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 25,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 25,017 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 20,597 miles

front tyres worn thin [on wear bars]

Pass 15 May 2012 15,491 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 11,147 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LC08 BWX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 LC08 BWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC08 BWX?

You can check the full history of LC08 BWX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LC08 BWX registered?

LC08 BWX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is LC08 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BWX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LC08 BWX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LC08 BWX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.