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YR08 FBG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,167 mi
Last recorded109,167 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 FBG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,167 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,345 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 99,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 88,220 miles

3 x child seats fitted @ rear

front wing repeaters becoming discoloured

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,220 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release unable to test (5.2.5a)

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

3 x child seats fitted @ rear

front wing repeaters becoming discoloured

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 84,761 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 82,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 79,360 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 79,360 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,018 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,605 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 FBG 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 64.3%.

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 FBG, 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 FBG registered?

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

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