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AU58 UGP

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,227 mi
Last recorded126,227 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UGP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 126,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 116,020 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,141 miles

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,140 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,903 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 101,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 92,528 miles

Exhaust centre mounting missing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,999 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket is corroded.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces of discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 82,213 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting bracket is corroded.

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces of discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2012 49,753 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,117 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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AU58 UGP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AU58 UGP, 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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AU58 UGP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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