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AM58 SKZ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,911 mi
Last recorded100,911 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 SKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 100,911 miles

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

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

exhaust central bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2020 100,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,601 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Dec 2018 96,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust support mount missing

Fail 12 Dec 2017 88,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre exhaust support mount missing

front exhust support mount broken

Pass 7 Dec 2016 78,745 miles

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

centre exhaust support bracket missing

front exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 15 Dec 2015 66,754 miles

front exhaust bracket insecure

centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,983 miles

center exhaust bracket missing (exhaust still supported)

osf tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 44,713 miles

centre exhaust centre support broken

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm, cracking and has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm cracking and has uneven tread wear

Fail 5 Dec 2013 44,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust centre support broken

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm, cracking and has uneven tread wear

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm cracking and has uneven tread wear

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,809 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 23,068 miles

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

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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AM58 SKZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AM58 SKZ, 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 AM58 SKZ registered?

AM58 SKZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM58 SKZ safe to buy?

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