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DL57 HJF

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,353 mi
Last recorded35,353 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 HJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 35,353 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 35,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 34,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 33,980 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,259 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 31,347 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 29,434 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 26,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 24,776 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2015 22,819 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 20,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 17,470 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 15,293 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread

O/S/F washer jet needs adjusting or new unit.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 12,227 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

uneven wear to both front tyres recomend tracking

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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DL57 HJF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DL57 HJF, 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 DL57 HJF registered?

DL57 HJF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is DL57 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 HJF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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