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FY08 AHD

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,000 mi
Last recorded162,000 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 AHD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 162,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 155,645 miles

fuel tank starting to corrode

nsf wishbone front bush deteriorated

nsr and osr outer sill slightly corroded

osf wishbone front bush deteriorated

osr shock absorber slight oil leak

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 2 Mar 2021 155,645 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank starting to corrode

nsf wishbone front bush deteriorated

nsf,osf,osr tyre wearing low on tread

nsr and osr outer sill slightly corroded

osf wishbone front bush deteriorated

osr shock absorber slight oil leak

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2021 154,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Loose from lock nut (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Feul tank has light misting of feul

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 148,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,357 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 139,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 129,775 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 123,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 123,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 117,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 103,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 103,629 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 80,068 miles

front discs look i poor condition / play in n/s/f lower ball joint / slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 15 Feb 2014 80,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

front discs look i poor condition / play in n/s/f lower ball joint / slight imbalance to front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 59,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2012 42,831 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 42,826 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 25,861 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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FY08 AHD is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FY08 AHD, 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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FY08 AHD is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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