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FJ57 HXR

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,842 mi
Last recorded61,842 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 HXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 61,842 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,252 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Rear both tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2018 57,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,278 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 55,278 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,946 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 19555X15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 39,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 30,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 24,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 18,869 miles

front brake balance 19% limit is 25%

Pass 28 Jan 2011 13,006 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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FJ57 HXR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ57 HXR, 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 FJ57 HXR registered?

FJ57 HXR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ57 HXR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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