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FY08 YTU

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,548 mi
Last recorded136,548 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,548 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 136,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 118,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 104,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 86,525 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 66,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,668 miles

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

Fail 31 Mar 2017 62,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,117 miles

child seats fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,129 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cracks to offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,554 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

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 YTU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YTU, 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 FY08 YTU registered?

FY08 YTU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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