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YT08 HAX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,429 mi
Last recorded164,429 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 164,429 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 164,428 miles

Central Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 158,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 141,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,142 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 126,142 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,752 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 92,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 92,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,913 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,003 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,833 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 27,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YT08 HAX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT08 HAX, 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 YT08 HAX registered?

YT08 HAX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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