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FV08 MKA

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 MKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 112,000 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 100,267 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,957 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 68,734 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 68,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 8 Jul 2017 64,609 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 64,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,713 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 50,731 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 50,731 miles

Ball joint has excessive play o/s front bottom ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s strut front (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,615 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 39,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,365 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 34,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge & close to legal limit

offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,933 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 16,256 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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FV08 MKA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FV08 MKA, 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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FV08 MKA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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