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DL57 FHG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 FHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2024 114,314 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-freeze on minimum level

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 110,674 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,316 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 105,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 99,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 94,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,662 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,662 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 81,144 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 81,144 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,389 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 76,389 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,351 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint corroding

Front and rear discs corroding

Offside front steering rack gaiter perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,351 miles

Centre and rear exhaust joint corroding

Front and rear discs corroding

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

Offside front steering rack gaiter perished

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,132 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 45,132 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,298 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing edges slightly

Nearside rear tyre 2.0mm

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2011 30,012 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,079 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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DL57 FHG 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 58.3%.

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 DL57 FHG, 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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DL57 FHG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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