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HY08 XMK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XMK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 74,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 71,043 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 69,115 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 67,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 66,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 64,207 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 64,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2019 61,208 miles

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

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

minor cracks both rear tyres

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,281 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

front brake pads low

minor cracks rear tyres

Pass 6 May 2017 54,805 miles

Nearside Front 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)

minor cracks both rear tyres

Pass 7 May 2016 48,910 miles

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

front no/plate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,792 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)

n/s/f tyre getting low inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn smooth in ner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

front wiper blades split at ends

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2013 36,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

h/lamp aim on higher level

o/s wiper b lade split

Pass 10 May 2012 32,889 miles

O/S/R tyre tread slightly feathered + minor cuts in inner sidewall.

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

Fail 10 May 2012 32,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyre treads slightly feathered + cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

O/S/F tyre slightly worn on inner edge + n/s/f tyre worn.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,896 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge/n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,896 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge/n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,107 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 XMK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

HY08 XMK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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