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BF08 HTY

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,196 mi
Last recorded90,196 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 HTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,196 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 90,194 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

headlamp switch has possible fault

Fail 17 Jun 2022 77,744 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 68,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 63,798 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 62,837 miles

both rear tyres have slight wear to outer edges

high level stop light inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2018 60,942 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 58,112 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked outside zone A

Fail 14 Mar 2017 58,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside zone A

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,781 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,548 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 46,548 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

coolant leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,416 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 HTY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF08 HTY, 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 HTY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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