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FY08 MDN

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,646 mi
Last recorded111,646 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 MDN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 111,646 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a/c belt snapped

Fail 30 Mar 2026 111,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mounts and rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

a/c belt snapped

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,829 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle lower mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 108,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle lower mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 105,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,007 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing unevern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 98,272 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing unevern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 94,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,870 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 91,827 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 91,827 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 90,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 90,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,353 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,900 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 73,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,606 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 53,368 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,402 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,182 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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FY08 MDN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY08 MDN, 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 MDN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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