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FG08 XRC

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,761 mi
Last recorded147,761 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 XRC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 147,761 miles

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Fail 2 Feb 2019 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2018 127,351 miles

Rear high-level stop light inop

Fail 24 Feb 2018 127,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear high-level stop light inop

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,487 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,240 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 74,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 63,295 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,725 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,008 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 XRC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

FG08 XRC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is FG08 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 XRC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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