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FD08 NPZ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,501 mi
Last recorded38,501 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 37,635 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 35,677 miles

Offside Front lower arm bushes slight separation

Rear brake discs lipped and scored inner edges

Pass 29 May 2018 33,444 miles

slight corrosion front brake hose ferules

Fail 29 May 2018 33,444 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight corrosion front brake hose ferules

Pass 25 May 2017 31,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 31,360 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported at front & rear (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 27,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,280 miles

rear wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 19,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,119 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 10,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2011 7,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 7,461 miles

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

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

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 NPZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FD08 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

FD08 NPZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FD08 NPZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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