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HV08 PXM

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,591 mi
Last recorded118,591 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 PXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 118,591 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 118,591 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 114,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,468 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 108,468 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,717 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Fail 7 Jan 2021 98,717 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 86,257 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

REAR TYRES WORN

Pass 8 Jan 2019 71,807 miles

FRONT PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,005 miles

FRONT PADS WORN LOW

Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,801 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

Pass 15 Oct 2015 45,042 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,036 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 41,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 33,997 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 33,997 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,106 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,614 miles

Baby seat fitted to n/s/r,unable to check seat belt.

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 PXM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HV08 PXM, 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 PXM registered?

HV08 PXM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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