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LC08 OFR

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,978 mi
Last recorded61,978 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 61,978 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 61,978 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 58,395 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge , cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,348 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 52,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,423 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,112 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 45,559 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 45,555 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,716 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 42,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,979 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,019 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 30,299 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 27,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,569 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 26,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 18,487 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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 OFR 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 77.3%.

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 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 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

LC08 OFR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LC08 OFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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