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YL08 EJD

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 EJD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 119,702 miles

ADVISE: suspension components / bushes etc. showing slight wear and age relation corrosion

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f lower front rubber wishbone bush is starting to split/perish/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 119,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light is on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ns/f inner sidewall worn excessvily ( been ran flat?) 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: suspension components / bushes etc. showing slight wear and age relation corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ADVISE: os/f lower front rubber wishbone bush is starting to split/perish/debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is getting low on edges (185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/r tyre is starting to get low 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 107,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe is blowing excessively (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ns/f front wishbone bush is worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISE: front lower radiator support bracket is heavily corroded/ starting to hole

ADVISE: underbody/ suspension components/ bushes, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: ns/r tyre is starting to get low 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 102,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 102,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,614 miles

Front 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 10 Jan 2019 77,461 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,270 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,008 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,651 miles

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,651 miles

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

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,091 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,262 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,602 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 26,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 18,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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YL08 EJD is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

YL08 EJD is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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