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FY57 ZDA

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,371 mi
Last recorded113,371 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 ZDA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 113,371 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 113,369 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,892 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2022 102,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2021 91,226 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 91,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 88,920 miles

Front tyres wearing to edges

Nearside Front lamp unit has condensation inside

Fail 7 Jan 2020 88,918 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing to edges

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

Nearside Front lamp unit has condensation inside

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,765 miles

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

Front tyres wearing to edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged mounting bracket cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2019 80,760 miles

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

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

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

Front tyres wearing to edges

Nearside Headlamp damaged mounting bracket cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,922 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting bracket cracked (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,102 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 45,279 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,402 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 29,359 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 20,960 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 14,823 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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FY57 ZDA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY57 ZDA, 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 FY57 ZDA registered?

FY57 ZDA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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