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HK08 HYY

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,401 mi
Last recorded94,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 94,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 1.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 83,936 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,641 miles

Exhaust System Joints Heavily Corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,491 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2019 72,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14 86T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R14 86T +2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

centre to rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,183 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 59,962 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2017 59,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,088 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,649 miles

both rear shock absorbers damp

o/s/f lower arm front bush debonding

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 HYY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK08 HYY, 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 HK08 HYY registered?

HK08 HYY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is HK08 HYY safe to buy?

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