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2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,093 mi
Last recorded139,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 139,093 miles

(bonnet slightly damaged)

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 139,093 miles

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

(bonnet slightly damaged)

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,747 miles

(bonnet slightly damaged)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 120,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 120,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 108,499 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,303 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 95,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,658 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 76,664 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,161 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 73,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,424 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,965 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Jun 2014 60,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,313 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 30,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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HK08 VFC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK08 VFC, 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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HK08 VFC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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