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DS08 SFY

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,049 mi
Last recorded165,049 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 SFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 165,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 129,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,868 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever high

Fail 27 Sep 2019 119,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever high

Pass 29 Sep 2018 116,165 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 111,589 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,539 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,479 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake binding both front. - ROLLER BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT (3.7.B.1)

Both Front tyres inner edge wear - both 3.5mm at lowest point

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes getting weak, both front bottom arms - front bush (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front cracking (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 105,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

corrosion on main brake pipes

front subframe bushs deteriorating

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

travel in footbrake

Pass 24 Jun 2014 93,740 miles

both rear tyres treads going out of shape

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Jun 2014 93,740 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres treads going out of shape

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

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

wear on front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on exhaust in places

front & rear brake discs worn & brake pads low

oil around oil cooler

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,788 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 61,788 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,237 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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DS08 SFY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DS08 SFY, 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 DS08 SFY registered?

DS08 SFY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is DS08 SFY safe to buy?

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