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AV08 UEZ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,106 mi
Last recorded99,106 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UEZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 99,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,907 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,081 miles

High-pressure power steering hose damp

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

High-pressure power steering hose damp

Long travel on the parking brake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread also bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in the steering rack end inner tie-bar ball joint

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 65,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,918 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 43,162 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 43,162 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 36,626 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,718 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 18,988 miles

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

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 UEZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UEZ, 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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AV08 UEZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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