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YM08 AZP

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,321 mi
Last recorded95,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 AZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 95,321 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 89,057 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,266 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 84,083 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 77,922 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,929 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 28,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,837 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 72,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 70,003 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 66,403 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,477 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 65,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,011 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,132 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 33,907 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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YM08 AZP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YM08 AZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM08 AZP registered?

YM08 AZP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is YM08 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 AZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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