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FH08 UYM

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,681 mi
Last recorded87,681 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 87,681 miles

General underbody / component corrosion.

Steering rack has misting of oil / fluid

Fail 6 May 2025 87,651 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake light not working

Front bumper lower grill / fog lights loose.

General underbody / component corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has misting of oil / fluid

Pass 3 May 2024 69,361 miles

Front bumper lower grill / fog lights loose

Front subframe corroded but not weakened

Rear axle corroded but not weakened

Steering rack damp / misting of fluid

Pass 26 Apr 2023 55,259 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 45,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,440 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 45,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 40,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,418 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge ()

Nearside Rear Starting to go out of shape inner edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,605 miles

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 28,033 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,092 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 21,705 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,452 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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FH08 UYM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UYM, 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 FH08 UYM registered?

FH08 UYM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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