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FT57 BCK

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,986 mi
Last recorded110,986 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 BCK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,986 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 110,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,965 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 101,965 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,466 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 82,957 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,446 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,315 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 48,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,899 miles

175/70/R14/84T. All 6mm.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 34,609 miles

175/70/R14/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 7mm.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 34,609 miles

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

175/70/R14/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 7mm.

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,941 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 26,322 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 23,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 19,203 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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FT57 BCK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT57 BCK, 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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FT57 BCK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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