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DV08 PWZ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,412 mi
Last recorded111,412 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 PWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 111,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 111,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 106,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm bushes starting to separate

front tyres worn on edges

nail in osf tyre

rear coil springs corroded at top

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 11 Nov 2024 106,481 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front registration plate damaged

front suspension arm bushes starting to separate

front tyres worn on edges

nail in osf tyre

rear brakes binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded at top

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,538 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,538 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,816 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 76,816 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 76,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,010 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 69,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 8 Nov 2019 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 48,745 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 48,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 45,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,446 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,359 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 38,359 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,460 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot damp with grease

N/S/R tyre tread cracked slightly

steering rack damp

Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,460 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint boot damp with grease

N/S/R tyre tread cracked slightly

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Apr 2014 28,027 miles

N/S/F bottom ball joint dust cover damp with grease

N/S/R tyre sidewall slightly perished

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

front wipers worn

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2011 13,093 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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DV08 PWZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DV08 PWZ, 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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DV08 PWZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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