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YL08 VNP

2008 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,996 mi
Last recorded69,996 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VNP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 69,996 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2023 62,775 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,148 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 52,661 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 52,659 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 47,939 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,559 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR IN WHEEL ARCH (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 27,076 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 22,353 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2012 17,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 13,021 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 13,021 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)

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 VNP is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VNP, 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 VNP registered?

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

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