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FG08 RYX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,421 mi
Last recorded143,421 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 RYX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 143,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 143,421 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2018 137,478 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2018 137,478 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all suspension bushes deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 119,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil x2 (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,783 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 97,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 89,405 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2015 89,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 77,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pads low / steering rack inner joints have slight play / n/s/f side light dim

washers poor effort

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all brake pads low / steering rack inner joints have slight play / n/s/f side light dim

Pass 18 May 2013 64,665 miles

front washers poor.

Fail 18 May 2013 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

front washers poor.

Fail 9 May 2012 48,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ecu wiring loom exsposed

nsr tyre wearing on inner

underside of vehicle wet

Pass 9 May 2012 48,120 miles

ecu wiring loom exsposed

nsr tyre wearing on inner

underside of vehicle wet

Pass 10 Jan 2012 43,346 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,505 miles

front brake discs worn.the outer front brake pads appear to be wearing close to the minimum thickness of 1.5mm.not able to see inside pads without wheel removal,recommend attention in the near future.

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs worn.the outer front brake pads appear to be wearing close to the minimum thickness of 1.5mm.not able to see inside pads without wheel removal,recommend attention in the near future.

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 RYX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 FG08 RYX, 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 RYX registered?

FG08 RYX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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