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BX57 BYZ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX57 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 69,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged including bonnet

Nearside Front front bumper repair covered in tape

Nearside Front head lamp covered in clear repair tape

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 69,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged including bonnet

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,068 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 60,954 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 60,954 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 53,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/g box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 53,849 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/g box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 47,855 miles

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 47,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,392 miles

front exaust flexi pipie detiorated

oil leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,392 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front exaust flexi pipie detiorated

oil leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2019 37,658 miles

exaust front flexi pipe detiorated

oil leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2018 31,303 miles

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2018 31,303 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2017 28,619 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 28,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,071 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 26,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 23,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 19,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 16,427 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 10,566 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 10,566 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BX57 BYZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BX57 BYZ, 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 BX57 BYZ registered?

BX57 BYZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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