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YS08 DKE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

191,068 mi
Last recorded191,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 DKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 191,068 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake excessive free movement

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 191,068 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror casing sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wishbone joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones, both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake excessive free movement

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 183,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 168,480 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 168,096 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Seat belt not functioning as intended both fronts + offside rear and rear centre (7.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear park brake reading low

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,271 miles

Rear brake discs worn + corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2021 152,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs worn + corroded

no fluid from screen washers .(topped up with water for test)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,490 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 135,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 96,484 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 96,198 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level on minimum.

Pass 1 May 2018 78,240 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 74,381 miles

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 65,145 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 52,857 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 44,776 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 37,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,863 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,258 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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YS08 DKE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YS08 DKE, 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 YS08 DKE registered?

YS08 DKE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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