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AO58 GKN

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,134 mi
Last recorded150,134 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 GKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 150,134 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 150,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 137,705 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 137,695 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 124,430 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2017 124,430 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2016 113,000 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,839 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,743 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,849 miles

both front tyres badly worn on inside edges-early failure likely.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 49,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,129 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,731 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

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 GKN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GKN, 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 GKN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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