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DU08 DRV

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,370 mi
Last recorded65,370 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 DRV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,370 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 52,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,607 miles

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))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 43,700 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 38,377 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 29,258 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 29,258 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing all rear seat belt buckles are not accessible for the preference of the testers needs (5.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 26,606 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 26,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 22,958 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2015 22,958 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 19,017 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Feb 2014 19,017 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2013 14,932 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,004 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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DU08 DRV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey 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 DU08 DRV, 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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DU08 DRV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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