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FX08 XBT

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 114,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 114,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front torears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 114,791 miles

corrosion to brake discs front and rear

Pass 16 Mar 2022 114,717 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,187 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 114,186 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 106,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 93,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,190 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 80,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,112 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,864 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 65,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,512 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 50,042 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,367 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 34,663 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 XBT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBT, 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 XBT registered?

FX08 XBT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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