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BF08 HTC

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,854 mi
Last recorded155,854 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 155,854 miles

nsf washer weak

rear tyres cracking & nsr low on outer edge

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

Fail 6 Mar 2024 155,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nsf washer weak

rear tyres cracking & nsr low on outer edge

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

Pass 21 Mar 2023 154,250 miles

nsr tyre cracking

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

slight split in nsf drop link gaiter

Fail 8 Mar 2023 154,248 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing osf ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

knocking through steering rack ?

osf tyre cracking

runout on rear brakes [rbt]

slight split in nsf drop link gaiter

Pass 12 Mar 2022 153,215 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 153,211 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 153,163 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 139,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 139,821 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 121,850 miles

Front Wipers slightly smear screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Door child lock active

Fail 9 Apr 2018 121,850 miles

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

Front Wipers slightly smear screen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked within tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Door child lock active

Pass 11 Apr 2017 106,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

Offside Rear Child lock active

Slight misting of oil around PAS rack

Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb dim (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking within tread

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child lock active

Rear Number plate slightly loose

Slight misting of oil around PAS rack

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,684 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded

both rear tyres heavily perished on side walls

osf tyre starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 65,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front and n/s/r tyres worn on edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

parking brake lever/cables stiff

Pass 5 Jun 2013 56,867 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 May 2012 48,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,716 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 38,961 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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BF08 HTC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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