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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LL08 EWHMOT history

LL08 EWH is a red petrol Kia RIO first used on 14 May 2008. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

LL08 EWH red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,365 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL08 EWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 May 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL08 EWH was last recorded at 81,365 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 3,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,296 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,069 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,365 miles
  • 2024 – 78,296 miles
  • 2023 – 73,506 miles
  • 2022 – 70,386 miles
  • 2021 – 67,323 miles
  • 2020 – 66,050 miles
  • 2019 – 64,595 miles
  • 2018 – 62,479 miles
  • 2017 – 54,250 miles
  • 2016 – 49,505 miles
  • 2015 – 44,050 miles
  • 2014 – 40,874 miles
  • 2013 – 35,227 miles
  • 2012 – 30,163 miles
  • 2011 – 21,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

What MOT advisories mean

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front tyres smooth on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake pads appear low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,365 miles (+3,069)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,365 miles
    Test number
    296991373272
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass78,296 miles (+4,790)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,296 miles
    Test number
    873126226355
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexi broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    103821026737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,506 miles (+3,120)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,506 miles
    Test number
    274327749586
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,386 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    731073121454
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Fail70,386 miles (+3,063)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,386 miles
    Test number
    430159130053
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass67,323 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    130616964682
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail67,323 miles (+1,273)1 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    744413338360
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass66,050 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    537601691448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, but not excessive at the time of test

  10. Fail66,050 miles (+1,455)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,050 miles
    Test number
    297008323246
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded, but not excessive at the time of test

  11. Pass64,595 miles (+5)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    64,595 miles
    Test number
    426109817556
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail64,590 miles (+2,111)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    779170632457
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass62,479 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    611010370063
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside rear

  14. Fail62,479 miles (+8,229)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,479 miles
    Test number
    954050553460
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres smooth on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind nearside rear

  15. Pass54,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    593403469966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,250 miles (+4,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,250 miles
    Test number
    648287331183
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    330666531623
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail49,505 miles (+5,455)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    684230346750
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,050 miles (+3,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,050 miles
    Test number
    405414265034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre persishing

  20. Pass40,874 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,874 miles
    Test number
    528023774060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    247672233444
    • NoteFront exhaust corroded

  22. Fail35,227 miles (+5,064)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    625882233108
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust corroded

  23. Pass30,163 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,163 miles
    Test number
    209586232472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,630 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,630 miles
    Test number
    645540231152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Pass21,630 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,630 miles
    Test number
    716040631112
    • NoteBattery insecure

Questions about LL08 EWH

Does LL08 EWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL08 EWH expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL08 EWH?
The MOT on LL08 EWH expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL08 EWH done?
LL08 EWH was recorded at 81,365 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has LL08 EWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL08 EWH has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LL08 EWH 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 LL08 EWH find?
LL08 EWH passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 3 more.

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