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AA08 RZE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 RZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 83,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre pressure v low

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 82,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 82,430 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyre cracks.

Pass 29 Jun 2022 74,467 miles

Both rear tyre cracks appearing.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S Front tyre inner very worn

n/s rear tyre little low on tread

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,732 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished 185/65/14 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 54,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 47,966 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 42,284 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 36,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 30,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 17,999 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,151 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AA08 RZE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 RZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA08 RZE registered?

AA08 RZE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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