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HV08 FJK

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,387 mi
Last recorded37,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 FJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 37,387 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 35,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 32,896 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 32,896 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 29,318 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 26,431 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 24,002 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 22,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 19,703 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,724 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 13,727 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 9,807 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 9,743 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 9,324 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 8,892 miles

o/s/f lower arm bush debonding

Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,664 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 6,383 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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HV08 FJK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HV08 FJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 FJK registered?

HV08 FJK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HV08 FJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 FJK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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