Kia RIO
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,493 cc
LC08 BWMMOT history
LC08 BWM is a blue diesel Kia RIO first used on 2 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 48,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 48,386 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,571 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC08 BWM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- RIO
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,493 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 2 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC08 BWM was last recorded at 48,386 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 46,809 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,577 miles
- Average per year
- 2,571 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,386 miles
- 2025 – 46,809 miles
- 2024 – 45,243 miles
- 2023 – 43,676 miles
- 2021 – 40,344 miles
- 2020 – 39,053 miles
- 2019 – 36,730 miles
- 2018 – 33,430 miles
- 2017 – 30,494 miles
- 2016 – 27,036 miles
- 2015 – 23,307 miles
- 2014 – 19,648 miles
- 2013 – 16,343 miles
- 2012 – 12,778 miles
- 2011 – 9,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,386 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear brake noise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,386 miles (+1,577)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 48,386 miles
- Test number
- 756461080348
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,809 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 46,809 miles
- Test number
- 379771890708
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail46,809 miles (+1,566)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,809 miles
- Test number
- 329931908994
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,243 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 45,243 miles
- Test number
- 686494586262
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,243 miles (+1,567)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,243 miles
- Test number
- 185796778657
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,676 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 43,676 miles
- Test number
- 197898633806
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake noise
Fail43,676 miles (+3,332)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,676 miles
- Test number
- 427288708901
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake noise
Pass40,344 miles (+1,291)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 40,344 miles
- Test number
- 126068339875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,053 miles (+2,323)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 39,053 miles
- Test number
- 329330210955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,730 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 36,730 miles
- Test number
- 163133590650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,430 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 33,430 miles
- Test number
- 201002936478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass30,494 miles (+3,458)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 30,494 miles
- Test number
- 175553021832
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,036 miles (+3,729)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 27,036 miles
- Test number
- 440396378244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,307 miles (+3,659)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2016
- Odometer
- 23,307 miles
- Test number
- 965565125141
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass19,648 miles (+3,305)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2015
- Odometer
- 19,648 miles
- Test number
- 746242614101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,343 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2014
- Odometer
- 16,343 miles
- Test number
- 496693613140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail16,342 miles (+3,564)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,342 miles
- Test number
- 796942813166
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge
Pass12,778 miles (+3,080)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2013
- Odometer
- 12,778 miles
- Test number
- 117141522194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 9,698 miles
- Test number
- 797005621133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LC08 BWM
- Does LC08 BWM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC08 BWM is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC08 BWM?
- The MOT on LC08 BWM is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC08 BWM done?
- LC08 BWM was recorded at 48,386 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,571 miles a year.
- Has LC08 BWM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC08 BWM has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LC08 BWM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LC08 BWM find?
- LC08 BWM passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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