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AO08 TZU

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,765 mi
Last recorded105,765 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 TZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 105,765 miles

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

REAR AXLE RUSTY

Pass 19 Jul 2023 100,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 95,398 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 95,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 85,988 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 67,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 67,526 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 200/150 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust section corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 552,636 miles

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,174 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 47,500 miles

front brakes unbalanced 26% max imbalance = 30%

Pass 5 May 2015 46,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2014 38,077 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 29,594 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 29,591 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 14,306 miles

Offside 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 TZU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

AO08 TZU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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