2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LB08 UXC
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 180,815 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 UXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/07/2025
- 180,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB08 UXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (LB08 UXC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
LB08 UXC Mileage History
- 17/07/2023162,302 mi
- 18/07/2023162,316 mi+14 mi
- 19/07/2024169,219 mi+6,903 mi
- 19/07/2024169,219 mi
- 11/07/2025180,815 mi+11,596 mi
Average of roughly 9,327 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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