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FP08 VUT

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VUT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,638 miles

Offside Rear Slight brake squeak

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slight squeak

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,841 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,839 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 78,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2022 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot has small split but still prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 74,441 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 74,441 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe damp, rack area

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,486 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,259 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 62,463 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 55,393 miles

Front brake pads 4 mm approx

Pass 11 Jan 2016 49,211 miles

Rear tyre's wearing uneven on inner edges

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,809 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 39,809 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 18,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 14,452 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 VUT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

FP08 VUT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is FP08 VUT safe to buy?

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