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AU58 VAF

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VAF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 89,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 89,104 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 74,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front hanger broken but still adequately supported

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 70,153 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,142 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,557 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,420 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 VAF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU58 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

AU58 VAF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is AU58 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VAF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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