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AO08 XMH

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,010 mi
Last recorded30,010 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XMH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,010 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 30,008 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 29,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 28,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 28,384 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 27,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 26,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 25,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,174 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,165 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle footbrakes (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,461 miles

parking brakes imbalanced

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,617 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,404 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 14,223 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Pass 12 Mar 2012 11,859 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 11,859 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,988 miles

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

Off side front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

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 XMH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey 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 XMH, 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 XMH registered?

AO08 XMH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is AO08 XMH safe to buy?

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