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FD08 ZPE

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,663 mi
Last recorded98,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 ZPE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,663 miles

Front Outer tyres wearing thin on edge

Rear slight corrosion on underside

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,662 miles

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

Front Outer tyres wearing thin on edge

Rear slight corrosion on underside

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 8 Jul 2019 79,466 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s [slight corrosion] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,257 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s [slight corrosion] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn

Offside Front Outer tyre wearing

Offside Rear Inner tyre stepping

slight corrosion on some suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 46,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,310 miles

front brake discs inner face corroded on edges

offside rear tyre cracking within tread pattern

Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,310 miles

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

front brake discs inner face corroded on edges

offside rear tyre cracking within tread pattern

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,002 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,190 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,965 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 17,820 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,820 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 16,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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 ZPE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZPE, 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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FD08 ZPE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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