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DG08 HKZ

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 141,194 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 141,190 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 140,923 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 140,919 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 140,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 140,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 139,916 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 139,916 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery light on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 139,469 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 136,892 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 136,892 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travels to the floor brake pipe failure (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible has delaminated badly (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes failed during rbt test front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 134,843 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass broken ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc is in very poor condition

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise hand brake has a large imbalance across the axle and may require adjustment or repair

eml light on

Pass 12 Mar 2019 133,095 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear hand brake slow to move at first application may require adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2019 133,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high prs done adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake slow to move at first application may require adjustment or repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2018 130,198 miles

ns mirror cracked

osr seatebelt frayed

osr tyre worn

rear discs & pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2017 128,068 miles

All brake pads half worn

Front brake discs corroded

Offside rear seat belt fraying

Oil leaks present

Rear discs corroded

Rear number plate defaced

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,534 miles

Slight damage offside rear seat belt webbing

Pass 6 May 2015 123,568 miles

bonnet safety catch seized

Pass 1 May 2014 118,557 miles

195/55 x 15

Offside rear seat belt webbing slight damage

Fail 14 May 2013 112,103 miles

All discs corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2013 112,103 miles

All discs corroded.

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 98,022 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,458 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 78,365 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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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DG08 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DG08 HKZ, 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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DG08 HKZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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