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HV08 KXA

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,316 mi
Last recorded124,316 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 KXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 124,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various corrosion to chassis

Pass 12 Nov 2024 116,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire low on tread and heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage and pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe broken

noise from engine bay area

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake discs heavily pitted and worn less 50 % (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire low on tread and heavily perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage and pipes corroded (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi pipe broken

noise from engine bay area

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 110,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 110,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,599 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/Radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 95,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 74,103 miles

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

Unable to visually inspect front and rear brakes due to wheel trims being fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 66,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend wheel alignment -175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend wheel alignment -175/70 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,057 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,224 miles

wheel trims fitted, unable to clearly view brakes.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,447 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

wheel trims fitted front and rear inner and outer brake pads not seen

Pass 7 Jun 2014 31,542 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 26,118 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to age crack badly

front tyres unevenly worn

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 2 May 2012 20,976 miles

both front lower arm, rear mounts starting to debond

both rear tyres badly perishing in tread

Pass 10 May 2011 16,209 miles

Adise n/s/r Tyre slightly perised

Advise n/s/r Brake discs slight pitted

Fail 10 May 2011 16,209 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)

Adise n/s/r Tyre slightly perised

Advise n/s/r Brake discs slight pitted

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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HV08 KXA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV08 KXA, 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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HV08 KXA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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