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AO08 KNX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,196 mi
Last recorded68,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 68,196 miles

front and rear discs corroding

vehicle has been stood

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,158 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,182 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 39,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,920 miles

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

nearside front chassis damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2012 26,990 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,726 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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AO08 KNX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO08 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

AO08 KNX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AO08 KNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 KNX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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