MOT Status
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Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, slight (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Approx central (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also joint cover poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides, slight (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Prs (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Approx central (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Also joint cover poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
radiator support heavily corroded
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Near and Offside (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp lens seriously defective Near and Offside deteriorated milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near and Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Near and Offside out of shape bald and unevenly worn on the inner shoulders 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Near and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
radiator support heavily corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO08 VMZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VMZ, 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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AO08 VMZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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