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FP08 BRF

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,389 mi
Last recorded100,389 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 BRF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 100,389 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2025 100,389 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,211 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R outer sill weak

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 88,649 miles

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,903 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,536 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,232 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 60,921 miles

Nearside both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,528 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2017 53,528 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 4 Mar 2016 47,128 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,605 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)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 15 Mar 2014 34,605 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 2 Mar 2013 29,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,040 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,950 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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FP08 BRF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP08 BRF, 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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FP08 BRF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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