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YK08 OMP

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,515 mi
Last recorded101,515 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 OMP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 101,513 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,252 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 74,666 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front drop-link dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,869 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 68,867 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources nearside rear registration plate light inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 64,891 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 64,891 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,798 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 61,758 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front arm, front mount ,arm being held in by upper bolt fixing only bottom corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 53,813 miles

front brake discs excessively worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2018 53,813 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs excessively worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,949 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 48,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn off on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70tr14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 46,182 miles

Front both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

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

Offside Rear rear lamp unit broken but not showing white light

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe from pump to rack weeping near rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 39,137 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 33,288 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,410 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 29,410 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 20,094 miles

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

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 OMP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OMP, 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 YK08 OMP registered?

YK08 OMP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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