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HT08KWR
2008 KIA RIO
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1399cc
General Information
- Registration HT08KWR
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
15
Passes
10
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 162,896 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,896 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 162,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe flange to middle pipe flange (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play plus boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,921 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,921 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,460 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Big chip (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,391 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 146,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,155 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,143 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Spare tyre defective Flat ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 130,729 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 130,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,255 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,029 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019 21 Jun 202612 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,766 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,661 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2017 21 Jun 202627 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,848 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear Wiper Blade Worn
- Nearside Lower SILL damage,
27 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower SILL damage,
- Rear Rear Wiper Blade Worn
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,156 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,156 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,564 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,514 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 21 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,514 MI
21 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,862 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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HT08KWR was registered on 2008-07-24
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