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YS57 TVC

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,048 mi
Last recorded134,048 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 TVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 134,048 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,767 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 123,985 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,699 miles

Front power steering pipe to steering rack corroded

Nearside Front seat missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 116,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front power steering pipe to steering rack corroded

Nearside Front seat missing

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,446 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

passenger front seat missing at time of test

power steering pipes covered in grease

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 94,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes through retaining clips underbody (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,899 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 88,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 85,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 82,422 miles

advice front tyres uneaven wear

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,211 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 71,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 71,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 60,491 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 48,793 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,940 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 30,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,111 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 TVC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TVC, 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 YS57 TVC registered?

YS57 TVC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is YS57 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 TVC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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