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DS08 YPE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,830 mi
Last recorded108,830 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 YPE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

Front sub frame showing signs of corrotion.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 108,830 miles

Front sub frame showing signs of corrotion.

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,537 miles

Front chassis area showing signs of corrosion.

Front suspension bushes showing signs of wear

Handbrake travel at max

Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,076 miles

R/n/side tyre worn

Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,580 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Front brake discs worn

Front n/side door mirror detereated.

Front sub frame showing signs of wear.

Slight play f/n/side wheel bearing.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 99,580 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Front brake discs worn

Front n/side door mirror detereated.

Front sub frame showing signs of wear.

Slight play f/n/side wheel bearing.

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 91,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,089 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,224 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 77,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,178 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 56,033 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 56,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 54,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 18 Jul 2013 43,715 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,179 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 18,202 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 18,202 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 YPE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

DS08 YPE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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