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FV57 AEX

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,811 mi
Last recorded94,811 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 AEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,797 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front bottom arm bushes peeling

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

chip in windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 86,677 miles

offside front wishbone front bush bonding splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2017 86,669 miles

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

offside front wishbone front bush bonding splitting

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,627 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres warn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres warn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,609 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 48,609 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 44,595 miles

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

some wear in nsf bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,897 miles

both rear tyres on limit..inner edges

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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FV57 AEX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV57 AEX, 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 FV57 AEX registered?

FV57 AEX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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