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AV08 TUY

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,630 mi
Last recorded41,630 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TUY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,630 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 28,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 28,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 27,698 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 27,469 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 27,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 27,046 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 26,331 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 25,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 24,012 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 22,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,078 miles

Front Wipers Split

Fail 15 May 2014 21,078 miles

Front Wipers Split

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 19,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,227 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 16,066 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,576 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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AV08 TUY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV08 TUY registered?

AV08 TUY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AV08 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 TUY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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