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HV08 YUW

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,257 mi
Last recorded73,257 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 73,257 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,992 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 69,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 66,297 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,766 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 58,523 miles

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

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

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 25 Apr 2022 52,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 48,531 miles

Both rear tyres starting perish

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 43,217 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 24 May 2019 38,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 33,728 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 30,531 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,237 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,411 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 24,398 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 19,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 12,317 miles

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

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 YUW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YUW, 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 HV08 YUW registered?

HV08 YUW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HV08 YUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 YUW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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