
Kia RIO
White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc
LO08 TYWMOT history
LO08 TYW is a white petrol Kia RIO first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,957 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 137,957 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 14
- 8 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,135 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LO08 TYW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Kia
- Model
- RIO
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,399 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 27 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LO08 TYW was last recorded at 137,957 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 11,273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 126,684 miles · 2 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 11,273 miles
- Average per year
- 10,135 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 137,957 miles
- 2022 – 126,684 miles
- 2020 – 113,919 miles
- 2019 – 110,129 miles
- 2017 – 94,268 miles
- 2015 – 62,877 miles
- 2013 – 45,335 miles
- 2012 – 28,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi damagedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Full MOT history
14 tests since 29 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,957 miles (+11,273)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 137,957 miles
- Test number
- 194518324313
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,684 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 126,684 miles
- Test number
- 978812207231
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi damaged
Fail126,683 miles (+12,764)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,683 miles
- Test number
- 214446454684
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure 2 mounts snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi damaged
Pass113,919 miles (+708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 113,919 miles
- Test number
- 584837359965
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail113,211 miles (+3,082)14 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,211 miles
- Test number
- 449817793875
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi insecure caused by corrosion (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti-slip provision wearing
- AdvisoryGeneral condition of exhaust system poor
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pads worn lower than nearside
Pass110,129 miles (+15,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 110,129 miles
- Test number
- 467944200725
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass94,268 miles (+44)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,268 miles
- Test number
- 160756320077
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail94,224 miles (+31,347)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,224 miles
- Test number
- 220930632737
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass62,877 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 62,877 miles
- Test number
- 316781734576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades are split + worn
Fail62,877 miles (+17,542)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,877 miles
- Test number
- 865507968813
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades are split + worn
Pass45,335 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 45,335 miles
- Test number
- 618434453398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,335 miles (+17,205)4 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,335 miles
- Test number
- 815123053312
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteHEAVY CORROSION TO BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC'S
- NoteBrake fluid is low
- NoteEngine oil below minimum [1 ltr of 5w30 semi supplied]
- NoteFront brake pads are very low
Pass28,130 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 845241752161
- NoteFront tyres are on the legal limit
- NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner edges
Fail28,130 miles1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 608550552125
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront tyres are on the legal limit
- NoteRear tyres are worn on the inner edges
Questions about LO08 TYW
- Does LO08 TYW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LO08 TYW expired on 30 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LO08 TYW?
- The MOT on LO08 TYW expired on 30 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LO08 TYW done?
- LO08 TYW was recorded at 137,957 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023, an average of 10,135 miles a year.
- Has LO08 TYW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LO08 TYW has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LO08 TYW 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 LO08 TYW find?
- LO08 TYW passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front exhaust flexi damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.
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