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AF08 BHT

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

104,025 mi
Last recorded104,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,025 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake rough in operation

Fail 29 Jul 2025 103,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when footbrake applied (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake rough in operation

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,716 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 100,633 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 97,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 97,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 94,733 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 94,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 82,846 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 78,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 72,177 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 67,540 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,751 miles

Front Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorating but adequately clearing screen

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,751 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorating but adequately clearing screen

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing Bulb was missing (1.1.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,797 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 51,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,124 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,662 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 29,721 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 BHT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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