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FY58 KFW

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,764 mi
Last recorded87,764 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 KFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 87,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 82,522 miles

Front sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking - no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre touching 2mm and cracked - no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,522 miles

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

Front sub frame and suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight cracking - no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre touching 2mm and cracked - no cords or ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,045 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,985 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,005 miles

2 exhaust hangers snapped but exhaust still adequately supported

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,607 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 54,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 48,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 43,494 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,494 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 38,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 21,856 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 KFW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY58 KFW, 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 KFW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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