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AO08 TKY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,324 mi
Last recorded61,324 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 61,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 58,868 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,025 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 51,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,974 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 47,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,208 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 45,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,640 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 36,451 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 26,520 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,761 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TKY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

AO08 TKY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AO08 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 TKY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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