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HV08 ORZ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,654 mi
Last recorded111,654 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 ORZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 111,654 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 111,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 148,209 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 100,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 85,542 miles

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

steering rack pinion housing damp

Fail 7 Apr 2022 85,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

steering rack pinion housing damp

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 70,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 70,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake sightly binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,998 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake sightly binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,030 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,715 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,385 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 48,385 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,512 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin, rear brake pads could not be seen at time of test

Nearside front passenger seat has a loose fixing, but does not compromise security at time of test

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Slight seep of oil from power steering pump and pipe

Fail 16 Mar 2015 45,512 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both front tyres worn to 2MM in places and badly worn on inner edges of tread (175/70R14)

Front brake pads starting to wear thin, rear brake pads could not be seen at time of test

Nearside front passenger seat has a loose fixing, but does not compromise security at time of test

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Slight seep of oil from power steering pump and pipe

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,658 miles

Coolant low

Front passenger seat has a loose fixing, but does not compromise security at time of test

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low (175/70R14)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 40,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant low

Front passenger seat has a loose fixing, but does not compromise security at time of test

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low (175/70R14)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 34,464 miles

minor scratches on inside of front screen

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

Fail 8 Apr 2013 34,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

minor scratches on inside of front screen

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,608 miles

front wipers smear slightly

handbrake efficiency slightly low on offside

slight oil stains around power steering rack

very slight oil stains on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,447 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,447 miles

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

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

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 ORZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HV08 ORZ, 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 HV08 ORZ registered?

HV08 ORZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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