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AP08 TVO

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,339 mi
Last recorded132,339 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,339 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 108,447 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,990 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,287 miles

chips in windscreen

nsf brake has very slight bind

nsf front wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osf front wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,287 miles

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

chips in windscreen

nsf brake has very slight bind

nsf front wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osf front wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,304 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,216 miles

Centre + rear exhaust corroding on joints

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,263 miles

brake fluid leval little low

rear brake discs corroding pads getting low

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,739 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,039 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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AP08 TVO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TVO, 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 AP08 TVO registered?

AP08 TVO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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