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YL08 FOJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,479 mi
Last recorded124,479 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2022 124,479 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2022 124,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,777 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 111,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,300 miles

Rear rear brake pads appear to be getting low but cant be seen properly

all brake pipes and sub frame heavily waxed

Fail 26 Jan 2019 101,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear brake pads appear to be getting low but cant be seen properly

all brake pipes and sub frame heavily waxed

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,782 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,782 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,724 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 67,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 67,146 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,116 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,607 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,475 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

offside front wing mirror slightly insecure

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Jul 2011 13,940 miles

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)

offside front suspension bush just starting to peel

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 FOJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOJ, 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 FOJ registered?

YL08 FOJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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