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DY08 OVA

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,431 mi
Last recorded111,431 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,431 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 111,430 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded INNER LEG (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR PIPES TO FLEXIS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,228 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 105,750 miles

Bumper insecure front of bumper and fog light grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear axle bush deteriorated but no excessive movement

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,830 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 95,830 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,830 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 84,824 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 76,417 miles

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

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

damage to nearside bumper and grill

offside wiper split at ends

Fail 28 Jul 2017 76,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

damage to nearside bumper and grill

offside wiper split at ends

Pass 9 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 67,930 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 53,399 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 53,399 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No spare wheel in boot

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2013 36,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,206 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 21,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,861 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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DY08 OVA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DY08 OVA, 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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DY08 OVA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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