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FG08 USY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,204 mi
Last recorded112,204 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 112,204 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Age related rust

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n\s and o\s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Arch corroded

Offside Rear Lower arch corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n\s and o\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 110,338 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,403 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 85,375 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm misshaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main run (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,388 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 66,882 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 66,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,169 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 57,947 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,262 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,448 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up rings on both sides corroded (3.4.2)

Offside Rear tyre 175, all others 165, spare tyre is a 175 rotational and could be fitted to nearside rear for tyres to match on same axles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,448 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pick up rings on both sides corroded (3.4.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre 175, all others 165, spare tyre is a 175 rotational and could be fitted to nearside rear for tyres to match on same axles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 41,530 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,504 miles

offside wiper blade loose fit in arm

Pass 10 Mar 2015 32,956 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wiper blades split

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2015 32,956 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both wiper blades split

offside rear wheelarch damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,121 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,853 miles

wipers torn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,369 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,163 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 18,163 miles

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

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 USY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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