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FV08 SUO

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,683 mi
Last recorded122,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 SUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 122,683 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + cannot fully see rear pads! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + cannot fully see! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on inner edges! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside mirror assy taped on but secure!

Offside rear lamp assy outer lens missing!

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

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + cannot fully see! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror assy taped but secure!

Offside rearlamp assy outer lens missing!

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated!

Fail 19 Jan 2022 111,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear lamp assy outer lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + cannot fully see! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror assy taped but secure!

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

bonnet safety catch partialy siezed!

exhaust deteriorated!

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,555 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash top ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot fully see! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

bonnet safety catch partially siezed!

Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,555 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash top ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened cannot fully see! (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

bonnet safety catch partially siezed!

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,474 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 98,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 91,046 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 91,020 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,274 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 85,260 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,754 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 76,101 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,362 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 71,314 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 57,107 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 57,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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FV08 SUO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SUO, 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 SUO registered?

FV08 SUO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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