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YY08 MUW

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 MUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 94,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 93,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 93,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,582 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2023 85,166 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 78,919 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 78,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 72,752 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 68,736 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 68,736 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 64,607 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 64,607 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 58,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 53,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 46,644 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 41,054 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,215 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 30,061 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 24,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,704 miles

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

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

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 MUW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MUW, 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 MUW registered?

YY08 MUW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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