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HJ08 VYR

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,759 mi
Last recorded42,759 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 VYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 42,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 38,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2024 33,191 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 33,191 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt big clip (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,461 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2022 24,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 21,169 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 17,541 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 17,541 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 13,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 9,648 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2017 5,997 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 5,382 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 20 Mar 2015 4,766 miles

both front tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 4,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 3,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,721 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 2,082 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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HJ08 VYR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HJ08 VYR, 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 HJ08 VYR registered?

HJ08 VYR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 VYR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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