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HY08 TZR

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,148 mi
Last recorded76,148 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 TZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,148 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 74,084 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 68,172 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 68,166 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 62,131 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 62,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,759 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 49,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 37,310 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 31,995 miles

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,627 miles

o/s/f suspension lower wishbone front bush debonding

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,580 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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HY08 TZR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY08 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

HY08 TZR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is HY08 TZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY08 TZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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