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LC08 KAO

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 105,476 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 105,476 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 99,953 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,745 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 74,700 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,039 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 67,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,260 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 66,260 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,115 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 64,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 61,682 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 61,680 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,839 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 57,152 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to distort

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and starting to distort

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 55,236 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,867 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 43,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 31,927 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,927 miles

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

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

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 KAO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LC08 KAO, 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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LC08 KAO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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