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AO08 JHY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,699 mi
Last recorded63,699 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 JHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 63,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 58,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 53,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits very thin (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,196 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 37,815 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,010 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut to sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2013 33,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2012 25,377 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre has a cut to sidewall

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,488 miles

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

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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AO08 JHY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO08 JHY, 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 AO08 JHY registered?

AO08 JHY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is AO08 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 JHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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