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BF08 WCY

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,481 mi
Last recorded36,481 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,481 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,284 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 65,667 miles

slight deterioration both front arm bushes.... n/s/f tyre bulge in sidewall

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 WCY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCY, 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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What year was BF08 WCY registered?

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

Is BF08 WCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 WCY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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