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AO58 CNJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,780 mi
Last recorded117,780 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 CNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 117,780 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 117,780 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central & rear exhaust corroded weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washers only just provides enough liquid on screen

Fail 14 Feb 2024 106,824 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central & rear exhaust corroded weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front washers only just provides enough liquid on screen

Pass 23 Sep 2022 102,369 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 82,834 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 76,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 59,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,829 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,639 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 21,174 miles

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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AO58 CNJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO58 CNJ, 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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AO58 CNJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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