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AU08 OMV

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,396 mi
Last recorded23,396 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 OMV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 23,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 22,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 22,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes are covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 22,676 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 22,523 miles

parts of structure and suspension rusted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 22,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 21,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 21,383 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 21,383 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,023 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)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 20,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,670 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,066 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brake discs surface rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 12,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Mar 2011 10,312 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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AU08 OMV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AU08 OMV, 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 AU08 OMV registered?

AU08 OMV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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The MOT history for AU08 OMV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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