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FY08 ZDU

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,913 mi
Last recorded97,913 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,913 miles

front discs worn, front tyres on limit, coil springs corroded, shocker casings corroded, play in rack, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2020 92,020 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 92,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 89,317 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 84,709 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 84,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 81,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 74,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror secured with tape

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,333 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside mirror secured with tape

Pass 7 Mar 2016 64,390 miles

o/s mirror secured with tape

Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 41,371 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 41,371 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 32,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZDU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU registered?

FY08 ZDU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FY08 ZDU safe to buy?

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