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YM08 PPX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,799 mi
Last recorded105,799 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 PPX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,799 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 105,794 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,680 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 96,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 89,645 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe corroded on holding clips (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper exhaust hanger broken

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,260 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 79,864 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

exhaust front/middle mountings deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,864 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

exhaust front/middle mountings deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 61,292 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 49,223 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 49,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate silghty damged

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 PPX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

YM08 PPX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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