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AP08 DVU

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,892 mi
Last recorded132,892 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 DVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,892 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 132,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 122,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 122,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,865 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,864 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 108,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 91,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,545 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 72,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 62,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 44,257 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,801 miles

engine has a oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 25,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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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AP08 DVU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP08 DVU, 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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AP08 DVU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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