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YS57 JTU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 JTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 91,374 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 89,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,089 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 86,460 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 86,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 19 Jan 2021 85,323 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 85,309 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 83,991 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 77,829 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,909 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 71,890 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,033 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 59,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 45,113 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 35,076 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 28,315 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,902 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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YS57 JTU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YS57 JTU, 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 YS57 JTU registered?

YS57 JTU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 January 2008.

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