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AY08 MKN

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,903 mi
Last recorded35,903 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 MKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 35,903 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 32,268 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 32,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,231 miles

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

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

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 7 Feb 2023 26,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 24,182 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating & debonding

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to 1.6mm limit

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2021 22,556 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre showing slight wear to inside edge, not to excess. 175/70/14

Fail 21 Jun 2021 22,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated, not to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre showing slight wear to inside edge, not to excess. 175/70/14

Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,134 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,847 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 17,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 16,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 15,011 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,155 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 11,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 9,363 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 7,616 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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AY08 MKN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver 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 AY08 MKN, 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 AY08 MKN registered?

AY08 MKN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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