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FT08 KWA

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,122 mi
Last recorded158,122 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KWA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 158,122 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 158,122 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,554 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 141,963 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake (Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair)

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 120,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,228 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 105,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,617 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,536 miles

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,398 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,672 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 62,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,948 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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FT08 KWA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FT08 KWA, 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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FT08 KWA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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