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FG08 YDJ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 62,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 60,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2025 60,391 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear mainline (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 58,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 56,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 56,959 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 54,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1856514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2021 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 39,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 37,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 34,202 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,221 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 31,221 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 27,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 28,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,986 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 21,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 16,996 miles

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 10 May 2013 16,996 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2012 12,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 9,661 miles

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

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

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 YDJ 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 76.2%.

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 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 YDJ, 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 YDJ registered?

FG08 YDJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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