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AB08FVE
2008 KIA RIO
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1493cc
General Information
- Registration AB08FVE
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1493cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
8 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 119,824 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,917 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 114,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,512 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,889 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle slightly corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,495 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023 13 Jun 202615 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 98,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,565 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low. (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,565 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,054 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,250 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge + Inner sidewall lightly scored/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,250 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge + Inner sidewall lightly scored/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
12 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
12 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,667 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,509 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both tyres worn raised edges
13 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both tyres worn raised edges
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,131 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20268 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
10 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,632 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,708 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,629 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,553 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 31,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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AB08FVE was registered on 2008-06-30
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