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AC08 OPA

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OPA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 97,350 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint nut split pin not visable

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 89,450 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,269 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear discs & pads required shortly

Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,112 miles

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 76,112 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 65,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished and worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,671 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 31,722 miles

small play in front drop links

Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 18,850 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 13,526 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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AC08 OPA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AC08 OPA, 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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AC08 OPA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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