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YM08 KBE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 KBE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,204 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 131,199 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 120,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NS and OS outer casing/spring mount area corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,452 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS (front to rear ) are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and both rear shocker covers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 103,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 95,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,771 miles

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

Offside Front disk and pads have got hot

PAS pipe leak

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front disk and pads have got hot

PAS pipe leak

Pass 10 Feb 2017 78,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 69,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 57,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded inner face.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,090 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded inner face.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,729 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,131 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre tread

Fail 27 Feb 2012 33,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,204 miles

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

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

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 KBE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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