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DV08 WVM

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,630 mi
Last recorded69,630 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 WVM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 69,630 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around spring cups (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 67,757 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side shocker corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cracking a lot and very deep not yet to cords but close

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 67,757 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side shocker corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 65,872 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 64,288 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 60,558 miles

Nearside side indicator lens cracked

Offside Front ABS pick up ring very corroded

Offside door mirror housing been tapped up?

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread on limit letters and numbers faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A on limit of 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres rubber cracking a lot and deep in places

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 58,613 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s rear hand and foot brake binding slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 49,907 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both o/s rear hand and foot brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear very corroded in plastic clips on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges but has raised edges? (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pads sticking in carrier ?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing coming off (6.3.1d)

handbrake locks off on 1 click on lever

Fail 7 Apr 2016 42,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear very corroded in plastic clips on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges but has raised edges? (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge very close to going to cords but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake pads sticking in carrier ?

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing coming off (6.3.1d)

handbrake locks off on 1 click on lever

Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake locking off on 1 click advise adjust off abit ?

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,096 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres worn low, n/s/f inner edge close to legal limit, 2mm, o/s/f inner edge (edge of centre 3/4)on legal limit, below legal limit very inner edge

front wiper blades split at ends

o/s/r indicator pale

rear number plate backing slightly deteriorated

rear tyres stepped and cracked in tread all round

slight noise when o/s/f wheel spun?

Pass 20 Apr 2013 19,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres rubber cracking alot in tread

nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 11 May 2012 10,106 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 8,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 8,061 miles

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

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

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 WVM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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