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294 TYB

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

38,729 mi
Last recorded38,729 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration294 TYB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 38,729 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 31,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 24,846 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides hub and shock corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Fog lamp cracked but , no effect on it function

Nearside Front Door damaged but no sharp edges

Under carriage surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Mar 2022 24,453 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under side of body all suspension components/floors/inner sills/exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2021 24,288 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 24,134 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 24,134 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 23,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,128 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 23,106 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,314 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,907 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 17,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 15,306 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 15,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,905 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,905 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,842 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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294 TYB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2008 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 60,428 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 294 TYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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294 TYB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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