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YR08 PZG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,587 mi
Last recorded108,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 107,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 107,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,956 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 106,294 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 105,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,178 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,176 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,287 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush starting to split

Nearside Rear tyre close to wear indicaters

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 103,539 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm front bush starting to split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 r14 86t (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 100,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2017 96,821 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 91,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush wearing and perishing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,772 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corrosion and scoring (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush wearing and perishing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2015 86,422 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Fail 28 Nov 2015 86,422 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front brake discs worn

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

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,730 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 82,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRODED ON BRAKING SURFACE / SIGNS OF BEEN STOOD FOR SOME TIME

ENGINE SUMP CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 55,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 39,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both wipers poor

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 PZG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

YR08 PZG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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