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FY08 YJH

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,380 mi
Last recorded99,380 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YJH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,380 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 94,986 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 94,981 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pads look over heated (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,320 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 88,167 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 81,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 76,615 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 76,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 71,309 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 71,290 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 67,086 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,768 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,768 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 57,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2014 53,007 miles

advise wear to front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2013 48,815 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 48,815 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,127 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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 YJH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YJH, 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 YJH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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