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YK08 LFR

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 148,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 139,239 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose but not like;y to become detached ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 139,103 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose but not like;y to become detached ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 126,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 126,863 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipes front to rear. Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 118,028 miles

Front Exhaust mounting bracket fractured but still supports system.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near connection with flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 118,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Safety catch not working, Rectified. (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust mounting bracket fractured but still supports system.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near connection with flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 111,055 miles

brackett on exhaust broken

n/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

power steering pipe damp no visual leaks

Fail 28 Apr 2017 110,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brackett on exhaust broken

n/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

o/s/f shocker damp

power steering pipe damp no visual leaks

Pass 28 Apr 2016 100,335 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 100,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 94,088 miles

Exhaust front mounting bracket corroded and loose,exhaust still secure

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 84,796 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust braket broken

Pass 18 Jul 2013 74,473 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded but still secure

front tyres scrubbing away on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,736 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YK08 LFR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 YK08 LFR, 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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YK08 LFR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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