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FX08 ZTR

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,073 mi
Last recorded73,073 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 ZTR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,073 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 73,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,964 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,964 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 59,034 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 59,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 58,676 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 49,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 41,652 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 37,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 37,351 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,223 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,654 miles

offside and nearsidce rear tyres have cracking in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,799 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 ZTR 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 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

FX08 ZTR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is FX08 ZTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX08 ZTR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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