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FG08 FGE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 FGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 77,544 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 71,569 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 67,603 miles

slight oil leak from engine sump ( rusty)

Pass 18 Nov 2021 64,094 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump very rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 64,031 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan is very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 62,130 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rubber bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 48,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 42,978 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,425 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,425 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres cracking to tread

Fail 9 Apr 2013 19,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2013 19,751 miles

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 14,568 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,360 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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FG08 FGE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FG08 FGE, 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 FG08 FGE registered?

FG08 FGE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is FG08 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 FGE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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