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FD08 DLX

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 DLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 122,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 122,411 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2021 109,741 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 104,106 miles

both front wishbone bushes have slight play

general corrosion

Fail 4 May 2020 104,095 miles

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

both front wishbone bushes have slight play

general corrosion

Pass 24 May 2019 97,909 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 May 2019 97,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 May 2018 89,294 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 79,817 miles

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)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 13 May 2017 79,816 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 May 2016 71,854 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2014 63,065 miles

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

nearside front and offside front tyre tread patterns worn low on outer edges

noise from handbrake lever area when handbrake operated

power steering pump drivebelt cracking

Pass 29 May 2013 55,812 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 23 May 2013 55,664 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2012 45,946 miles

Handbrake stiff in operation - suspect cables.

Pass 23 May 2011 35,822 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,585 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)

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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FD08 DLX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FD08 DLX, 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 FD08 DLX registered?

FD08 DLX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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