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AO58 JVU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,833 mi
Last recorded95,833 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 JVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 95,833 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2022 95,833 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system both sides pipes - flex to ABS unit leaking at ABS ends (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 95,828 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through/near clip on inner wing/chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underbody to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underbody to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underbody to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through/near clip on inner wing/chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system through/near clip on inner wing/chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,635 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 87,324 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 81,812 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes+cannot fully see! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,713 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,706 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,294 miles

Central Upper stoplamp not working!

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside wiper blade splitting!

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 55,612 miles

Centre Upper stop lamp not working

Front exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,669 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,613 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 47,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,571 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,288 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 34,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JVU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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