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BJ08 YLP

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,803 mi
Last recorded49,803 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 YLP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 49,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 49,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 48,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 48,069 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 48,066 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears on outer tread to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 47,439 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 42,975 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 41,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,026 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 36,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,380 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,854 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 28,005 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 25,392 miles

slight cuts on tyre side wall

slight oil leak on turbo

Fail 26 Feb 2014 25,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight cuts on tyre side wall

slight oil leak on turbo

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,023 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,258 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,067 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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BJ08 YLP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ08 YLP, 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 BJ08 YLP registered?

BJ08 YLP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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