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YF08 SGY

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 SGY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 64,338 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 57,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 55,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 54,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 54,315 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 48,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 48,670 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 38,966 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 34,176 miles

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

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

external brake cable fitted for towing, cable tied to steering pipes

external towing light cabling fitted under vehicle and cable tied to fuel and brake pipes

nsf tyre cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

nsr tyre cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 May 2014 29,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 25,656 miles

Aditional brake cable,cable tied to steering pipes under vehicle

Electrical cable,cable tied to fuel and brake pipes under vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 May 2013 25,656 miles

Aditional brake cable,cable tied to steering pipes under vehicle

Electrical cable,cable tied to fuel and brake pipes under vehicle.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 20,522 miles

Additional brake cable fouling steering pipes under vehicle

Extra cable secured by cables ties to brake and fuel pipes.

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2011 15,449 miles

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split does function alright

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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YF08 SGY 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 76.5%.

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 YF08 SGY, 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 YF08 SGY registered?

YF08 SGY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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