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AO08 SXK

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,939 mi
Last recorded97,939 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,939 miles

fog light switch sticky

rear brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2020 97,939 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fog light switch sticky

rear brake discs corroded

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2019 92,998 miles

General Underside Corrosion

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 84,955 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Inoperative

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Most Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,102 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 77,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,955 miles

Centre Stop Lamp Inoperative

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,404 miles

mid to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,757 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 64,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,159 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,872 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,822 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,924 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 SXK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

AO08 SXK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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