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YH08 SZY

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,437 mi
Last recorded95,437 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 95,437 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror loose

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 95,437 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror loose

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

number plate lights dull

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,442 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 87,442 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 78,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 78,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,802 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 69,872 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,833 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 65,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 58,235 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,308 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 52,308 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 49,888 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,346 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 30,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres have slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 24,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 14,369 miles

o/s front tyre scrubbing on inside edge

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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YH08 SZY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH08 SZY, 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 YH08 SZY registered?

YH08 SZY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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