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Kia RIO

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,493 cc

LR08 PENMOT history

LR08 PEN is a red diesel Kia RIO first used on 8 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LR08 PEN red Kia Rio – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Rio, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,372 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 PEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
RIO
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 PEN was last recorded at 163,372 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 1,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,530 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,842 miles
Average per year
9,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,372 miles
  • 2024 – 161,530 miles
  • 2023 – 155,426 miles
  • 2022 – 150,701 miles
  • 2021 – 145,183 miles
  • 2020 – 141,062 miles
  • 2019 – 130,962 miles
  • 2018 – 120,041 miles
  • 2017 – 105,842 miles
  • 2016 – 88,262 miles
  • 2015 – 73,739 miles
  • 2014 – 60,524 miles
  • 2013 – 50,189 miles
  • 2012 – 38,613 miles
  • 2011 – 27,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,372 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,372 miles (+1,842)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,372 miles
    Test number
    650329258143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  2. Pass161,530 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    161,530 miles
    Test number
    813573391978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail161,527 miles (+6,101)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,527 miles
    Test number
    519483551955
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass155,426 miles (+4,725)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,426 miles
    Test number
    396096491081
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage all round car

  5. Pass150,701 miles (+5,518)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    150,701 miles
    Test number
    451335971956
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass145,183 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,183 miles
    Test number
    670603479712
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom dust covers are split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail145,183 miles (+4,121)2 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,183 miles
    Test number
    615043985849
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom dust covers are split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass141,062 miles (+10,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,062 miles
    Test number
    279428668448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Has damage. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass130,962 miles (+10,921)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,962 miles
    Test number
    622595228627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,041 miles (+14,199)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,041 miles
    Test number
    471498249002
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass105,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    471391278404
    • AdvisoryFront suspension buhes worn to acc limit and req attn soon.

  12. Fail105,842 miles (+17,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    329373034875
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension buhes worn to acc limit and req attn soon.

  13. Pass88,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    720563247736
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all rather worn.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn near to min limit. brake pads all apper 3/4worn.

  14. Fail88,262 miles (+14,523)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,262 miles
    Test number
    887213903502
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs all rather worn.
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn near to min limit. brake pads all apper 3/4worn.

  15. Pass73,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    928256725154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,739 miles (+13,215)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,739 miles
    Test number
    338045825170
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass60,524 miles (+10,335)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,524 miles
    Test number
    715677124114
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3/4 worn n/s/f tyre 2/3 worn

  18. Pass50,189 miles (+11,576)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    319738123115
    • NoteN/s/r and n/s/f tyre worn near to minimum. front pads 80% worn

  19. Pass38,613 miles (+10,647)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,613 miles
    Test number
    676375222147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,966 miles
    Test number
    416126921190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR08 PEN

Does LR08 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 PEN is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR08 PEN?
The MOT on LR08 PEN is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 PEN done?
LR08 PEN was recorded at 163,372 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 9,276 miles a year.
Has LR08 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 PEN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LR08 PEN 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 PEN find?
LR08 PEN passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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