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2008 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SC08APO
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expired 31 Aug 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,422 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,692 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- General corrosion on all parts and components under vehicle
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- General corrosion on all parts and components under vehicle
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 61,311 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
31 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,269 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 59,269 MI
13 Jun 202626 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,367 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2021 13 Jun 202626 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,366 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 52,775 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (all exhaust system deteriorating) (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 52,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe (all exhaust system deteriorating) (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,104 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2019 13 Jun 202628 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
31 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 37,865 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2018 13 Jun 20261 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 27,586 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 24,489 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2016 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 21,307 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 18,665 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 18,665 MI
13 Jun 20261 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,002 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 14,765 MI
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SC08APO was registered on 2008-06-09
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