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FP08 UBR

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,269 mi
Last recorded80,269 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 UBR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 80,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 77,283 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 77,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 74,568 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 63,917 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,649 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,617 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 47,449 miles

Central Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DE LAMINATE

Front METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Front SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION RELATED ITEMS CORRODED

Front WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR

Front WISHBONE FRONT BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH

Rear BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

Rear CHASSIS RAILS CORRODED

Rear COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION BEAM AND RELATED ITEMS CORRODED

Pass 21 May 2020 43,790 miles

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

exhaust fixings corroded

front wipers little smeary

Pass 22 May 2019 41,377 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 36,934 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 32,452 miles

Central Rear seat belt has pinch marks on it

Front NUMBER PLATE CRAKED/DAMAGED ONE END

Front Wishbone bushes perishing

Pass 5 May 2016 29,943 miles

Centre Front Number plate cracked

Front wishbone bushes starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2015 26,942 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 16,359 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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 UBR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 UBR registered?

FP08 UBR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is FP08 UBR safe to buy?

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