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YR08 YHG

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,206 mi
Last recorded81,206 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 81,206 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside Headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Oct 2025 81,206 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 79,322 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,204 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,112 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 72,517 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 69,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,812 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,157 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 63,092 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 53,507 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 53,492 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,845 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 44,247 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,595 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 38,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,638 miles

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

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

n/s bottom arm front bush splitting

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 YHG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 YHG registered?

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

Is YR08 YHG safe to buy?

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