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YY08 JXG

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,729 mi
Last recorded53,729 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 JXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 53,729 miles

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2025 52,455 miles

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

surface rust build up on suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2024 49,219 miles

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 11 Mar 2023 43,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 36,934 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edge!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 31,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,332 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 21,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 18,260 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 18,260 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 17,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 16,596 miles

nsf lower arm bush deteriorating

nsr brake pipe corroding

osf window not working

Pass 17 Mar 2015 15,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 14,325 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,015 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,316 miles

cut in nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,545 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 JXG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YY08 JXG, 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 YY08 JXG registered?

YY08 JXG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is YY08 JXG safe to buy?

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