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YE08 XNM

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,164 mi
Last recorded64,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 64,164 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened extensive corrosion to entire sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened extensive corrosion to entire arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened extensive corrosion to entire arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive beam mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 57,179 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,371 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 51,711 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2022 51,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2021 48,485 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front lower (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2020 47,207 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2020 46,450 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty under vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2019 42,492 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

rusty under vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2018 37,742 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 27,451 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front 2 rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 21,374 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 17,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,749 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,867 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 10,175 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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YE08 XNM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue 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 YE08 XNM, 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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YE08 XNM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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