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AF08 BHR

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,470 mi
Last recorded119,470 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BHR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 119,470 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,219 miles

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 102,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 64,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 44,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,920 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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AF08 BHR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AF08 BHR, 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 AF08 BHR registered?

AF08 BHR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AF08 BHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 BHR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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