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BF08 XJN

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,611 mi
Last recorded102,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XJN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,611 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 102,611 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,971 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 86,971 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonding on both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,141 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,438 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 62,400 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 48,216 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2013 41,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

signs of diesel around filler neck area

Pass 15 Nov 2011 33,561 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 31,083 miles

edge wear on front tyres

front and rear brake discs corroded

unable to see rear brake pad condition

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 XJN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

BF08 XJN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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