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LC08 OGO

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,501 mi
Last recorded119,501 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,501 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,022 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 110,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 101,342 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 95,899 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,716 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 88,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,932 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 2 Dec 2019 76,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on limit due to under inflation of tyre (may cause tyre to tear) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 69,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened weeping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 69,102 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened weeping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 61,799 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished in tread and side walls

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 61,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished in tread and side walls

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred split from sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front shockabsorber leaking

Fail 24 Nov 2016 52,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 and VERY worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tred split from sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front shockabsorber leaking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,942 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 37,942 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 36,289 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,600 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 27,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 24,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 19,378 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 OGO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OGO, 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 OGO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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