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106,968 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
the vehicle is under sealed
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front sub frame plus rear axle is corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 also pads required in approx. 5/6000 miles (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
headlamp pattern`s weak
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
suspension corroded and rubber bushes perished
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
suspension corroded and rubber bushes perished
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc`s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disc`s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear worn . approx. 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked in between tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear worn . approx. 3/4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes starting to corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked in between tread
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened strut (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen all (3.5 (a))
Centre exhaust bracket corroded and loose. Exhaust still supported.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight mist of oil
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe and centre pipe mountings broken off but system still supported
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust front pipe and centre pipe mountings broken off but system still supported
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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YL08 EJA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 YL08 EJA, 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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YL08 EJA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 July 2008.
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