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FG08 WUB

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,512 mi
Last recorded143,512 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 WUB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2024 143,512 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 132,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 132,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2021 115,451 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 115,448 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,053 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 100,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 89,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 89,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,310 miles

Oil leak ()

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2017 78,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall and out of shape

Oil leak ()

various suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,888 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2015 57,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,859 miles

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn low & bold outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn low & heavily cracked in tread

Fail 22 Jul 2014 48,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads appear low

n/s/f tyre worn low & bold outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn low & heavily cracked in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2013 40,277 miles

exhaust system corroding

fuel tank corroding

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 23,882 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,441 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 WUB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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