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YX08 OSJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,349 mi
Last recorded147,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 147,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 136,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2025 136,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 127,868 miles

Rear underside corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 123,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 119,422 miles

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 116,194 miles

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,801 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hoses corroded on metal pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam axle 0/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 106,717 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 103,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 90,415 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

O/S/R Tyre splitting between tread

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 25 Jul 2016 90,414 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front brake pads worn low

N/S/F Split on inner side wall and worn on edges , tread has small deep cuts

O/S/F and O/S/R Tyres splitting on inner side walls

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil becoming excessive (2.7.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged All (4.2.A.1a)

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake application becoming uneven

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake application becoming uneven

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 63,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 63,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner and outer edges

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 48,008 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 48,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 33,609 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,608 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,613 miles

front inner tyre wear

Fail 20 Apr 2012 30,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front inner tyre wear

Pass 4 May 2011 16,007 miles

osf and nsf bottom wishbone bushes starting to lift

osf tyre has cuts to sidewall not to cords

small chips in windscreen

spare tyre has bleb on sidewall

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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YX08 OSJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YX08 OSJ, 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 YX08 OSJ registered?

YX08 OSJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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