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HT08 OED

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,522 mi
Last recorded82,522 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 OED
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,473 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 76,473 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 69,719 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 69,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 60,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 60,456 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 52,864 miles

high level brake light n/w

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

temp repair made to exhaust bracket

Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,888 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Aug 2012 34,384 miles

1) tyres 185 65 14

Pass 1 Aug 2011 25,872 miles

o/s/f tyre 0mm inner edge

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 OED is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HT08 OED, 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 OED registered?

HT08 OED is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is HT08 OED safe to buy?

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