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FM08 NHP

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,084 mi
Last recorded201,084 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 NHP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 201,084 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 169,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 134,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,793 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,793 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2015 84,769 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,769 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has radial cracking between tread

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 44,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,133 miles

Unable to check nearside front seat belt child seat fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2011 19,336 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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FM08 NHP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM08 NHP, 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 FM08 NHP registered?

FM08 NHP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is FM08 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 NHP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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