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FP08 PYL

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,921 mi
Last recorded131,921 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 PYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 131,921 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 131,921 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 128,077 miles

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

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

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

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

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2020 124,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,643 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 120,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,306 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm play

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 116,305 miles

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

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Steering arm play

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,943 miles

Nearside Front bottom suspension arm bush beginning to debond

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 110,304 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 110,304 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 98,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,559 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 15 Apr 2014 91,503 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front suspension arm lower bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,452 miles

front suspension arm lower bushes starting to split slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,430 miles

passenger front seat missing

Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,987 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge- advise tracking

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 PYL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PYL, 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 FP08 PYL registered?

FP08 PYL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FP08 PYL safe to buy?

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