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YG08 APK

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,881 mi
Last recorded114,881 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 APK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 114,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [on legal limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 114,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [on legal limit] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2020 104,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blowing front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 94,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,470 miles

both front lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2018 75,419 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,893 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 59,986 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 59,986 miles

Centre Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 50,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,117 miles

Internal headlight adjuster switch damaged but still working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,071 miles

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)

nsf tyre scrubbed off on inner sidewall no cords showing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,710 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbed inner side wall

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2011 21,931 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 21,931 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YG08 APK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YG08 APK, 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 YG08 APK registered?

YG08 APK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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