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LC08 BXG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,553 mi
Last recorded41,553 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 41,553 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 41,121 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 40,623 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 40,162 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 37,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 37,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 37,396 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 37,134 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,064 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 36,064 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,890 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,385 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,756 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,840 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 22,071 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 16,795 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,648 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear wash inop

Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

rear wash inop

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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LC08 BXG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC08 BXG, 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 LC08 BXG registered?

LC08 BXG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is LC08 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 BXG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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