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DA08 COJ

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

70,567 mi
Last recorded70,567 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 COJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,567 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 66,665 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 66,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding pads low, disc been hot (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 55,857 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 52,298 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 52,296 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under plastic cover (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 50,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,846 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 42,846 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 34,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,259 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 22,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 18,869 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,604 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 13,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 10,391 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 10,195 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre side wall req's new tyre

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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DA08 COJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA08 COJ, 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 DA08 COJ registered?

DA08 COJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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