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BG 8089

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,513 mi
Last recorded177,513 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG 8089
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 177,513 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 177,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 171,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 163,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 153,289 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 143,486 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 143,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,520 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 135,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,876 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 115,487 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,096 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 104,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight binding on o/s/r & n/s/r brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,298 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (BALD)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 91,298 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (BALD)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,729 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,079 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 57,297 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,109 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,859 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 36,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BG 8089 is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG 8089, 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 BG 8089 registered?

BG 8089 is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is BG 8089 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG 8089 shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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