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YM08 BNA

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,926 mi
Last recorded139,926 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 BNA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 139,926 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 91,445 miles

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

Nail in tyre both rear ()

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

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2021 91,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nail in tyre both rear ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2020 87,286 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 87,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 83,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 83,250 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,873 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight movement

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 72,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,452 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,121 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,078 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 22,827 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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YM08 BNA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BNA, 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 YM08 BNA registered?

YM08 BNA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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