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FV08 SUA

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SUA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2021 95,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 18 Nov 2020 92,026 miles

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

power steering pipework corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,024 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension corroded

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

power steering pipework corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,977 miles

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

Front suspension struts corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 87,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension struts corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,124 miles

Front suspension struts corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front suspension struts corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 75,640 miles

Front sub frame / suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 75,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Front sub frame / suspension components corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,096 miles

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

Front subframe and rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 64,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 58,411 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 53,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,769 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,080 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 42,080 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 31,014 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 SUA 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 64.7%.

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 SUA, 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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What year was FV08 SUA registered?

FV08 SUA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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