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EU08 YCS

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,129 mi
Last recorded67,129 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YCS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 67,129 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 67,129 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,036 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 66,036 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 65,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 64,108 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 64,108 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 63,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 60,337 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 47,874 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 12 Jan 2017 43,014 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,425 miles

n/s/f wiper splitting on edges

o/s/f inner wishbone bush raised

Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,814 miles

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

offside wiper split

Fail 3 Jan 2015 25,814 miles

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

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

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

offside wiper split

Pass 4 Jan 2014 23,151 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 20,361 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 16,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 16,037 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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EU08 YCS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,400cc 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 EU08 YCS, 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 EU08 YCS registered?

EU08 YCS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EU08 YCS safe to buy?

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