MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
both rear shocker sleeves detached
both rear tyres cracking
general corrosion under vehicle and on most suspension components
n/s/f brake hose ferrule bent
power steering pipes corroding
rear axle corroded
Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment soon (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroding
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working linkage seized (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre is excessively worn inner edge close to cords
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre is excessively worn inner edge close to cords
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front both tyres scrubbing on edges .
Front brakes have slight bind on both sides .
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads .
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front both tyres scrubbing on edges .
Front brakes have slight bind on both sides .
Offside Rear tyre starting to crack in treads .
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear disc's corroded
rear disc's corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front brake has slight bind .
nearside rear tyre staring to crack around tread on sidewall . .
Unable to see rear pads .
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF08 BJC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 BJC, 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 BJC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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