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YY08 FCP

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,272 mi
Last recorded68,272 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FCP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 68,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 2 Feb 2013 68,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,640 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,648 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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YY08 FCP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YY08 FCP, 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 YY08 FCP registered?

YY08 FCP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is YY08 FCP safe to buy?

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