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YR08 WFK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,621 mi
Last recorded87,621 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 WFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,621 miles

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

Front [exhaust front flexi pipe deteriating.]

Front [front crossmember is corroded].

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [noises from rear brakes]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear [axle beam/cross member is corroded].

[there is corrosion evident on various suspension and braking components etc].

Fail 11 Mar 2026 87,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded [front to rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front [exhaust front flexi pipe deteriating.]

Front [front crossmember is corroded].

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [corrosion]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [front to rear]. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened [noises from rear brakes]. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [also age cracking]. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear [axle beam/cross member is corroded].

[there is corrosion evident on various suspension and braking components etc].

Pass 21 Feb 2025 84,437 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 83,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 82,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,842 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 78,335 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,757 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 76,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 72,298 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,194 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 67,194 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 61,792 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,784 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,518 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,568 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 48,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 42,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,547 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 34,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,351 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,310 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WFK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc 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 WFK, 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 WFK registered?

YR08 WFK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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