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BD08 VHE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,492 mi
Last recorded83,492 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,492 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 83,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 80,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 76,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 73,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 73,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,633 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 70,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 67,406 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,406 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 62,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 57,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 52,806 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,806 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,940 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 42,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,375 miles

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

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

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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BD08 VHE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD08 VHE, 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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BD08 VHE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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