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ET57 AZO

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,009 mi
Last recorded147,009 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 AZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 147,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 138,090 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 138,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 115,779 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 112,034 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

front brake discs rusty getting thin

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s front lower front bushes perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Fail 22 Jan 2018 111,967 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

front brake discs rusty getting thin

front brake pads getting low

o/s and n/s front lower front bushes perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2017 104,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs thin

Fail 24 Jan 2017 104,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs thin

front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2016 95,926 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 87,076 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 87,076 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,314 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,094 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 50,235 miles

slight wear front brake discs.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,309 miles

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

rear seat belt not checked

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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ET57 AZO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET57 AZO, 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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What year was ET57 AZO registered?

ET57 AZO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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