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BF08 XKG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

46,111 mi
Last recorded46,111 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 XKG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 46,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre , low preasure

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,031 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 39,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 32,640 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 32,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,131 miles

engine management light on

nearside front suspension arm budh starting to split

Fail 6 Jun 2014 21,515 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly.

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front wishbone bush splitting slightly.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 21,515 miles

Engine management light on dash.

Front and rear brake hose ferrules corroded slightly.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

nearside front wishbone bush splitting slightly.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 16,099 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 16,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 12,970 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 9,984 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 XKG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XKG, 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 XKG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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