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YY08 AOB

2008 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,519 mi
Last recorded71,519 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 AOB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 71,519 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 fronts on inner (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,966 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 61,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 52,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin v/low (3.5.1g)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 52,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin v/low (3.5.1g)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,149 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 28,621 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,573 miles

all 4 tyre treads low front 2mm rears 3mm

near side front wish bone bush just starting to split

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,550 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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YY08 AOB is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY08 AOB, 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 YY08 AOB registered?

YY08 AOB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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