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YP08 FDY

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 FDY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 107,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 103,189 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 99,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 99,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,880 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,260 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 87,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Park brake lever has extended travel compared to same make and model.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,909 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Fail 26 Apr 2017 87,909 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

wipers poor

Pass 13 May 2016 77,973 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 77,971 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2015 69,487 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 69,427 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 60,424 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 49,921 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

nearside rear tyre badly perished

nearside wiper split

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall slight cracking in tread

Pass 11 May 2012 39,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

osr tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2011 28,416 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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YP08 FDY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP08 FDY, 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 YP08 FDY registered?

YP08 FDY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is YP08 FDY safe to buy?

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