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BF08 HSZ

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,465 mi
Last recorded87,465 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,465 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumpa and tailgat dented

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 87,348 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Main pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumpa and tailgat dented

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 78,264 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 67,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Near rear bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 55,806 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 55,806 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 47,494 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 47,495 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both front (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,860 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 38,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 17,108 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,009 miles

nearside rear tyre is perished/cracked

offside rear tyre is perished/cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,709 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BF08 HSZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF08 HSZ, 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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BF08 HSZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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