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AX57 HKP

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,174 mi
Last recorded125,174 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 HKP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 125,174 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 125,174 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 117,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 107,505 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 95,512 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 90,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 87,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 87,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 85,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 74,690 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 69,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,972 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 47,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,019 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,621 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 21,411 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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AX57 HKP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX57 HKP, 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 AX57 HKP registered?

AX57 HKP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is AX57 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 HKP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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