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LC08 OFP

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,481 mi
Last recorded77,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 OFP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 77,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 77,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle wrong rotation (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 75,555 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 68,448 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 68,448 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 59,406 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 59,406 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 54,960 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 54,960 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 50,432 miles

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2020 49,516 miles

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

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

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 27 Feb 2019 39,408 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 39,408 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 28,826 miles

Rear Inner brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2016 25,066 miles

Rear tyres perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,392 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

off side front tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

off side front tyre low inner edge

Fail 17 Apr 2013 13,118 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

off side front tyre low inner edge

Pass 1 May 2012 8,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,824 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
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LC08 OFP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

LC08 OFP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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