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FG08 TZK

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,582 mi
Last recorded124,582 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 TZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,582 miles

Rear Brake pads appear to worn low. ( unable to gain access to & measure frictional material).

Fail 16 Jul 2019 124,582 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pads appear to worn low. ( unable to gain access to & measure frictional material).

Pass 2 May 2017 107,199 miles

Springs corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2016 103,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 78,734 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 78,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 69,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 54,180 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 54,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,185 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper split on top end

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 TZK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

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

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