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HY08 TYU

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TYU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 132,246 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight underside corrosion - multiple locations

Fail 12 Feb 2026 132,244 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight underside corrosion - multiple locations

Pass 6 Feb 2025 105,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 98,246 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread channels and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 95,558 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 95,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 92,349 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 92,347 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 88,571 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,570 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,930 miles

Offside Front door mirror tapped up

Pass 8 Mar 2019 76,607 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 70,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre is worn unevenly.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 62,261 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 62,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,988 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 37,165 miles

EML light on

both front lower suspension arms front rubber bush begining to detach but not resulting in movement

cracking throughout tread on o/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,687 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 33,682 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,690 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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HY08 TYU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY08 TYU, 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 HY08 TYU registered?

HY08 TYU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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