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AV08 TVJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,601 mi
Last recorded88,601 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 TVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 88,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 88,549 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 85,043 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,786 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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 pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

rear suspension components corroded.

tread on both front tyres getting low.

Fail 12 Apr 2024 81,786 miles

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

front sub frame and both front lower arms corroded.

rear inner and outer sills starting to corrode.

rear suspension components corroded.

tread on both front tyres getting low.

Pass 17 Apr 2023 75,577 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front subframe, suspension and rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 14 Apr 2022 70,372 miles

Under body surface corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2022 70,372 miles

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

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 66,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,808 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 53,149 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

engine sump has slight oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded and weak

Pass 7 Apr 2017 48,425 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 42,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 42,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 20,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 17,014 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 TVJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TVJ, 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 AV08 TVJ registered?

AV08 TVJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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