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FY58 KFT

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,520 mi
Last recorded97,520 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 KFT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,520 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 92,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear door and rear quarter damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear door and rear quarter damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 85,462 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 85,462 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 79,801 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,149 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,403 miles

brake pedal slightly long travel

Fail 18 Sep 2017 69,403 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

brake pedal slightly long travel

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,169 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 63,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,397 miles

centre stop light inop

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre stop light inop

o/s/r tyre at 2mm

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 49,182 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,069 miles

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 14 Sep 2011 27,442 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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FY58 KFT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FY58 KFT, 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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FY58 KFT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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