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AF08BHT
2008 KIA RIO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1493cc
General Information
- Registration AF08BHT
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1493cc
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- Expires 05 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,025 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- parking brake rough in operation
29 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 103,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when footbrake applied (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- parking brake rough in operation
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 100,716 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 100,633 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various places including suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,891 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
2 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various place (6.1.1 (c) (i))
30 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,733 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023 17 Jun 202629 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) 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
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,429 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear 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))
10 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,846 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,327 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2020 17 Jun 202630 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 72,179 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2019 17 Jun 202613 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 72,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 67,543 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 67,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear tyre cracks in tread
13 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,751 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Front Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorating but adequately clearing screen
13 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,751 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement foremost (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen wipers slightly deteriorating but adequately clearing screen
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2016 17 Jun 202612 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,014 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,124 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,662 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,721 MI
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AF08BHT was registered on 2008-07-31
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