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AJ57 ZRA

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,584 mi
Last recorded115,584 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ZRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 115,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 110,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,422 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 108,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,573 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,665 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 100,918 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,607 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,160 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,854 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,760 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,243 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 70,598 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,505 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,505 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 49,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 36,853 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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AJ57 ZRA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ57 ZRA, 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 AJ57 ZRA registered?

AJ57 ZRA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 January 2008.

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