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AU58 VBA

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

40,716 mi
Last recorded40,716 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VBA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 37,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,241 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 27,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 21,121 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 21,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,128 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 17,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,143 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 14,557 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear discs slighty corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,999 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 30 Aug 2012 10,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 7,848 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 VBA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VBA, 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 VBA registered?

AU58 VBA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is AU58 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 VBA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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