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EX08 HPP

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

179,410 mi
Last recorded179,410 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 HPP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 179,410 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 179,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 174,222 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 160,398 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 160,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front brake pad worn low

Pass 27 Feb 2014 139,772 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2014 139,772 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 118,249 miles

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

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

front brake application - BORDERLINE PASS

nearside front brake slight bind

rear brakes some distortion

Pass 1 Mar 2012 100,252 miles

offside + nearside front suspension lower arms front bushes starting split

rear brake discs some distortion

Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,252 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside + nearside front suspension lower arms front bushes starting split

rear brake discs some distortion

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,968 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 88,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

high milage ( cam belt due ??

o/s headlamp bulb was incorrectly fitted and some internal movement inside healamp unit

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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EX08 HPP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 EX08 HPP, 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 EX08 HPP registered?

EX08 HPP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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