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AP08 VCO

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,690 mi
Last recorded144,690 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 VCO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,690 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

auxiliary belt badly cracked

grease on o/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 7 Jun 2023 144,690 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

auxiliary belt badly cracked

grease on o/s steering rack gaiter

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 137,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 113,743 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 113,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer Very small cut in o/s/f outer cv boot

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 82,033 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,586 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 76,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 76,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 67,244 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 67,244 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 54,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 47,033 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 38,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 29,702 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING INSIDE EDGES WEARING,

Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 20,330 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,552 miles

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

Offside 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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AP08 VCO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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