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2008 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration SC08APU
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 42,906 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 42,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 41,899 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil sump corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 40,163 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front shocker corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Front shocker corroded
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 38,356 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not holed (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded but not holed (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil sump corroded
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 36,908 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 13 Jun 202618 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 34,518 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 30,874 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202618 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 27,846 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
19 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 22,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2018 13 Jun 202624 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 16,708 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rearmost metal brake pipes corroded but not to excess
- O/S headlamp aim at lowest point
- A lot of oil around upper part of engine
15 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 15,435 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 14,924 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 14,347 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 13 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,520 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 13 Jun 20262 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,068 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SC08APU was registered on 2008-06-14
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