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2008 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration HT08KXF
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 65,938 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,842 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023 21 Jun 202611 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 61,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 52,759 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2022 21 Jun 202611 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 53,380 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021 21 Jun 20268 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 53,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust system insecure centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 47,644 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 42,699 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2019 21 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,590 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2018 21 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 37,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded at two front to rear brake pipes where they pass under retaining clamps marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded and broken off (7.1.1)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 32,384 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2017 21 Jun 202612 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,351 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2016 21 Jun 202622 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 27,032 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016 21 Jun 202624 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 20,719 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015 21 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,960 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014 21 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 14,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
18 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 9,580 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 21 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,212 MI
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HT08KXF was registered on 2008-07-24
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