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BT08 USX

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 USX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 146,222 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,299 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4X (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front pipe hanger came away

Fail 14 Jul 2018 129,208 miles

Brake performance not tested due to pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre perished ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front pipe hanger came away

Pass 24 Jul 2017 120,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S N/S REAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTALATING INNER EDGES

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 120,549 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S N/S REAR TYRE SIGNS OF CASTALATING INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 112,759 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 112,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,403 miles

rear brake pads appear worn.

scoring/wear to rear brake discs.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,403 miles

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

rear brake pads appear worn.

scoring/wear to rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 50,335 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,779 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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BT08 USX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BT08 USX, 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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BT08 USX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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