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2008 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration LS08KYV
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 18 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 97,025 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2027 5 Jun 202625 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 87,319 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
5 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 87,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- front subframe rusty
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear handbrake low reading just passed efficiency on brake rollers
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,325 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,541 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- brake peddle switch sticky in operation
- Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes hanging down (1.1.11 (d) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,269 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very badly cracked internal structure can be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake peddle switch sticky in operation
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear pipes hanging down (1.1.11 (d) (i))
19 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,360 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202619 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system Nearside front to back pipe split (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to back pipe split (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 67,360 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn & perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,397 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,612 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2020 5 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,316 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 54,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,716 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt VERY SLIGHT LEAK ROUND LARGE CLIP (2.5.C.1a)
9 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,707 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre badly cracked but cords not exposed
9 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre badly cracked but cords not exposed
11 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,042 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016 5 Jun 20261 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,121 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202613 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 8,015 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 6,523 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 5,091 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2012 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 5,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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LS08KYV was registered on 2008-04-12
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