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FT57 JMU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,351 mi
Last recorded112,351 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT57 JMU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 112,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,872 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 73,438 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 52,298 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 31,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and inner edge wear 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 25,505 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 25,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 25,460 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2015 25,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,436 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 25,436 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,537 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 16,952 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 16,952 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 JMU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JMU, 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 FT57 JMU registered?

FT57 JMU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is FT57 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT57 JMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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