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DL08 DMU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,229 mi
Last recorded65,229 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 DMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 65,207 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 57,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close & worn both edge's 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.55.15 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 48,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also cracked on the outer tread ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 48,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is also cracked on the outer tread ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 40,404 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (no visible tread)

Fail 30 Dec 2021 40,404 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (no visible tread)

Headlamp aim too low n s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o s (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value o s r (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 31,562 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 23,643 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working

Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 15,641 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 14,011 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 12,645 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 10,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 9,708 miles

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

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Fail 9 Jul 2013 9,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front Tyre inner sidewall damaged but no cords visible

Pass 3 Jul 2012 8,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2011 6,162 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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DL08 DMU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DL08 DMU, 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 DL08 DMU registered?

DL08 DMU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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