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LC08 OEZ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,440 mi
Last recorded101,440 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 101,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped advise change

long handbrake travel

Fail 9 May 2024 101,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre slightly mis shaped advise change

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 May 2023 93,168 miles

alternator and power steering belts perished

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

front sub frame slightly corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,141 miles

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2022 93,141 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake master cylinder leaking brake fluid cap missing (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2021 90,637 miles

alternator belt perished

brake fluid cap missing

power steering belt perished

rear axle corroded

slight play offside track rod end

sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2021 90,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering belt perished

rear axle corroded

sump corroded and leaking slightly

alternator belt perished

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 86,350 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn on inner edge and flat ()

clutch master cylinder top/cap missing

Fail 5 Feb 2019 80,710 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective worn on inner edge and flat ()

clutch master cylinder top/cap missing

Pass 15 Feb 2018 72,043 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,897 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,133 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,098 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 47,828 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 47,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 39,411 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 39,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2013 31,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2012 20,264 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 17,038 miles

nearside front wisbone front bush torn

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 OEZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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