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FH08 FTK

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,290 mi
Last recorded141,290 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FTK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 141,290 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 141,290 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 127,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 127,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to un-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 119,785 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All new brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

C/v boot glued with silicon

Offside Rear Door damaged

Repairs of brake pipes etc poor quality

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 119,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Rubbing on suspension parts (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (At bulk head) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported All new brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Door damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2022 119,755 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

steering operation notchy

Pass 27 Jul 2021 111,118 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 97,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 94,309 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 86,805 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,360 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,086 miles

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

Wear to front brake discs & pads

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,670 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,368 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FH08 FTK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH08 FTK, 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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FH08 FTK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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