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BP08 LFW

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 LFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 136,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 123,104 miles

near side front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2016 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating in tread (4.1.E.1)

battery poorly secured

Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,139 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating in tread (4.1.E.1)

battery poorly secured

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 70,908 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,357 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 30,116 miles

n/s/r discs scored/corroded on inside

Fail 13 Sep 2011 30,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r discs scored/corroded on inside

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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BP08 LFW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP08 LFW, 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 BP08 LFW registered?

BP08 LFW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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