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Kia RIO

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,399 cc

LR08 GFUMOT history

LR08 GFU is a black petrol Kia RIO first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LR08 GFU black Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,110 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 GFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 GFU was last recorded at 150,110 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,953 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
8,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,110 miles
  • 2025 – 149,953 miles
  • 2024 – 149,124 miles
  • 2023 – 142,684 miles
  • 2022 – 120,285 miles
  • 2021 – 103,133 miles
  • 2020 – 92,317 miles
  • 2019 – 85,913 miles
  • 2018 – 71,693 miles
  • 2017 – 58,215 miles
  • 2016 – 47,608 miles
  • 2015 – 40,080 miles
  • 2014 – 33,514 miles
  • 2013 – 30,421 miles
  • 2012 – 26,717 miles
  • 2011 – 22,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,110 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake grabbing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,110 miles (+157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,110 miles
    Test number
    289890484372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,953 miles (+829)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,953 miles
    Test number
    391526297383
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass149,124 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    149,124 miles
    Test number
    934257872830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake grabbing.

  4. Fail149,120 miles (+6,436)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,120 miles
    Test number
    547571796492
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake grabbing.

  5. Pass142,684 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,684 miles
    Test number
    498506600806
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail142,684 miles (+22,399)5 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,684 miles
    Test number
    691966779356
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass120,285 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,285 miles
    Test number
    115594638541
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail120,280 miles (+17,147)1 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,280 miles
    Test number
    603549957039
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass103,133 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,133 miles
    Test number
    757741757707
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail103,123 miles (+10,806)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,123 miles
    Test number
    687313416771
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass92,317 miles (+6,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    489210948623
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    548289770763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail85,913 miles (+14,220)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    878869509404
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component 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))

  14. Pass71,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    915872358956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,693 miles (+13,478)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,693 miles
    Test number
    764988612117
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass58,215 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    502260993718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail58,215 miles (+10,607)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    228839667375
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass47,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    648274068823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,606 miles (+7,526)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,606 miles
    Test number
    687124886123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing low on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryRear brakes in a poor condition

  20. Pass40,080 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,080 miles
    Test number
    465207795074
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSeveral brakepipes slightly corroded

  21. Fail40,070 miles (+6,556)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,070 miles
    Test number
    125490395051
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSeveral brakepipes slightly corroded

  22. Pass33,514 miles (+3,093)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,514 miles
    Test number
    106765184039
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  23. Pass30,421 miles (+3,704)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,421 miles
    Test number
    717122593041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAgeing cracks o/s rear tyre.

  24. Pass26,717 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,717 miles
    Test number
    548252172022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,676 miles
    Test number
    687210571094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 GFU

Does LR08 GFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 GFU is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 GFU?
The MOT on LR08 GFU is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 GFU done?
LR08 GFU was recorded at 150,110 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,586 miles a year.
Has LR08 GFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 GFU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LR08 GFU 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 LR08 GFU find?
LR08 GFU passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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