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AO08 XME

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,922 mi
Last recorded43,922 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XME
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2025 39,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 35,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,066 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,620 miles

Front both front tyres cracking and perishing.

Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,620 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres cracking and perishing.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 20,048 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 15,650 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 12,525 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,370 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2018 12,370 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,967 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 11,470 miles

Front and rear tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 19 Apr 2016 11,470 miles

Front and rear tyres aged and perished

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,851 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2014 9,912 miles

All 4 tyres aged and perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,963 miles

All 4 tyres aged and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,707 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 6,276 miles

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

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

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 XME is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 XME, 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 XME registered?

AO08 XME is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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