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DY08 URW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

124,324 mi
Last recorded124,324 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 URW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 124,324 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front lower arms corroded

Advise secondary bonnet latch seized

Advise spare tyre is under deflated

Advise surface corrosion to nearside outer sill

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 111,740 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tight (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 111,714 miles

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

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tight (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 106,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,014 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 103,969 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 100,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,949 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

Fail 17 Mar 2021 95,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate cracked

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

bonnet secondary catch seized

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,690 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,690 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake fluid leak from pipes front to rear (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 87,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 87,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 81,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,584 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,395 miles

front brake discs pitted and lipped

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres worn on inner

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,217 miles

nail in offside rear

rear tyres perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2014 53,217 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in offside rear

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,620 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 27,620 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DY08 URW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DY08 URW, 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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DY08 URW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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