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FT08 KWH

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,816 mi
Last recorded76,816 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 KWH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 76,816 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 72,247 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 72,247 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 72,244 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 pipes marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres perished

Fail 25 Aug 2016 52,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

both front tyres perished

Pass 27 Aug 2015 46,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside&offside (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near clip (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 46,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside&offside (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near clip (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,070 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,636 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 36,636 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,108 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,108 miles

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 29 Jul 2011 21,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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 KWH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT08 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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