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FG08 SLZ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 SLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 115,081 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 114,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,357 miles

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 11 Sep 2020 98,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,003 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle imbalance of 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel left

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,050 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 83,050 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,434 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & o/s/r 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,269 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 65,269 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush of (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,627 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 55,627 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,486 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 43,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure advise o/s/r 245/60x16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 31,641 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 24,575 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 24,575 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,795 miles

n/s/r brake readings low ok at time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,262 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 SLZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

FG08 SLZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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