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YL08 MKM

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,958 mi
Last recorded63,958 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MKM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 63,958 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 60,282 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,391 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack-chalked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust & hangers corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 58,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to steering rack-chalked (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust & hangers corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,846 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 55,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 53,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust & hangers/flange corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2022 53,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust & hangers/flange corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 50,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 50,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 47,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 47,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn down to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 41,161 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 38,406 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 35,552 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 35,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,581 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 29,498 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 27,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,680 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,072 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 MKM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 YL08 MKM, 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 MKM registered?

YL08 MKM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is YL08 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 MKM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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