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HT08 NUA

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,782 mi
Last recorded142,782 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 NUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 142,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,782 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,388 miles

both sides front lower arms front bushes starting to s[lit and perish

brake pads getting low all round

offside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,876 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 96,978 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 64,425 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 64,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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HT08 NUA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HT08 NUA, 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 HT08 NUA registered?

HT08 NUA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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