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YR08 WFJ

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 125,997 miles

General Under Body Corrosion

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 119,818 miles

surface corrosion under body corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 110,151 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 110,151 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,814 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 91,095 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering slightly rough/tight to lock check

Fail 27 Mar 2020 91,090 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH X2 FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE'S, AT BODY CLIP'S (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering slightly rough/tight to lock check

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,413 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,413 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 62,857 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear suspension parts showing surface corrosion no part weak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 48,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear suspension parts showing surface corrosion no part weak

Pass 23 Aug 2016 44,651 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread

fuel pipe clips broken (but secure)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,651 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking between tread

fuel pipe clips broken (but secure)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,133 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,760 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 29,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,171 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 14,924 miles

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

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 WFJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

YR08 WFJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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