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DV08 RGX

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,322 mi
Last recorded164,322 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 RGX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 164,322 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 164,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Lamp damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 154,840 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 154,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 145,287 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake action very stiff (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 145,144 miles

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

Central Rear Rear foglight obscured by towbar , intensity slightly affected

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake action very stiff (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 137,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at front in clamp (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 100,787 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,776 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 81,264 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,795 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,555 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 RGX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RGX, 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 RGX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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