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HY08 UAO

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 UAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,463 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread, wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering belt fraying

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 45,463 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread, wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Power steering belt fraying

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 43,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,288 miles

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished in tread grooves and both edges both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 37,034 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 30,619 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 28,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 25,239 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,652 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,583 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,445 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

offside front wiper rubber splitting

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,807 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

minor cracks both rear tyre sidewalls

minor splits o/s wiper blade

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

both front tyres cracked

minor cracks both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

noted long h/brake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,998 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,032 miles

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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HY08 UAO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY08 UAO, 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 HY08 UAO registered?

HY08 UAO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HY08 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 UAO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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