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FX08 TNL

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,973 mi
Last recorded71,973 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 TNL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 71,973 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 71,973 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 66,106 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 66,106 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 59,183 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,183 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 55,730 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially around lower arm front mounting eyes, and the front mountings to the bodyshell. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 55,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Especially around lower arm front mounting eyes, and the front mountings to the bodyshell. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 52,158 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,941 miles

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

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 44,834 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 41,305 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated and splitting in-between tread of tyre - 185/65/14

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 31,418 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 27,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,184 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 22,888 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,914 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,061 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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FX08 TNL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FX08 TNL, 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 FX08 TNL registered?

FX08 TNL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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