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BG08 JZP

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,095 mi
Last recorded78,095 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 JZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,095 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 75,520 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively footbrake (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 75,520 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively footbrake (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,213 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front pads

Pass 20 Jul 2015 71,213 miles

front pads

Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 63,239 miles

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

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

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)

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 18 Jul 2013 55,262 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 55,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 48,600 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 48,600 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,967 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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BG08 JZP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BG08 JZP, 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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BG08 JZP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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