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AU58 UHJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,912 mi
Last recorded172,912 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 172,912 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 151,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on the end of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on the end of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 151,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play dust cover also very deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on the end of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play dust cover also very deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small split on the end of the blade (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,949 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 111,207 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 95,593 miles

slight seepage from steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2015 95,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,534 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 68,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 67,846 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 55,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 41,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UHJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel 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 UHJ, 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 AU58 UHJ registered?

AU58 UHJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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