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YR08 NYT

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,476 mi
Last recorded73,476 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 NYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 73,476 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 69,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 66,412 miles

Front subframe getting corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,578 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 61,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,842 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 60,816 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2020 59,193 miles

under body and suspension rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2020 59,091 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

under body and suspension rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,853 miles

brake pipes along floor rusty,oil leak/spill

Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,317 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise front and rear suspension components corroded

advise o/s/r tyre tread cracking no cords showing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,316 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise o/s/r tyre tread cracking no cords showing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,432 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,209 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 45,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,227 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 29,993 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,079 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 NYT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR08 NYT, 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 NYT registered?

YR08 NYT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YR08 NYT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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