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YL08 EHX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 EHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 142,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 130,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 120,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 108,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,068 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 85,777 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ns-os (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,631 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 67,558 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,298 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,299 miles

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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YL08 EHX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL08 EHX, 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 YL08 EHX registered?

YL08 EHX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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