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FE08 BOV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,439 mi
Last recorded85,439 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 BOV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 85,439 miles

surface corrosion underbody suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,423 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 79,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 68,444 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,434 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,429 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 27,751 miles

exhaust coroded

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various minor marks and scratches

Fail 28 Mar 2014 27,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust coroded

front and rear suspension components slight corrosion

various minor marks and scratches

Pass 14 Mar 2013 23,920 miles

front wishbone bushes unbonded.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,328 miles

both front tyres cracking worn low & worn edges

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

slight displacement to o/s/r bumper

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,827 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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FE08 BOV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FE08 BOV, 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 FE08 BOV registered?

FE08 BOV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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