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HK08 HYH

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,126 mi
Last recorded115,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 HYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 115,126 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear REar Bumper corner damaged but not sharpe

Fail 28 Jun 2024 115,123 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level stop light out (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear REar Bumper corner damaged but not sharpe

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 109,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On Underfloor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + Underinflated ***STRONG ADVISE*** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Numberplate Insecure - 1 Screw Missing

Pass 6 Jul 2022 103,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 103,975 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 100,122 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 100,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,881 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 95,881 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 88,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 77,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 May 2018 77,967 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 69,320 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and down to 3mm in places

Fail 23 May 2017 69,314 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and down to 3mm in places

Pass 25 Apr 2016 61,911 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread,nail in tyre

Fail 25 Apr 2016 61,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked between tread,nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,430 miles

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

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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack between tread

Pass 28 Apr 2014 41,223 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,084 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 2 Oct 2012 36,728 miles

both front lower arms bushes debonding

Pass 13 Oct 2011 33,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,867 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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HK08 HYH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HK08 HYH, 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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HK08 HYH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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