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FY08 YJD

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,737 mi
Last recorded91,737 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YJD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,737 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,700 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lagging slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 90,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 89,459 miles

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 88,140 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm inner front bushes un-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/splitting between tread blocks + o/s/f splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play at limit of acceptable movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/splitting between tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,567 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front inner bush parting, un-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 86,563 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm front inner bush parting, un-bonding from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned at limit of acceptable play (2.1.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 83,778 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 82,607 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 82,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing badly

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing badly

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 81,477 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on edges and perishing

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2016 80,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,702 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,702 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre brake light inop

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 64,451 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,600 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,286 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,336 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 YJD is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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