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YR08 BZS

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 146,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 146,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 142,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 136,820 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 136,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,270 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,683 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 114,131 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 114,131 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,604 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,022 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 103,022 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 95,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 86,387 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 79,362 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 79,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 60,313 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,305 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 49,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 39,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked/ perrished

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,459 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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YR08 BZS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YR08 BZS, 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 YR08 BZS registered?

YR08 BZS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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