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YY08 NFK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,407 mi
Last recorded32,407 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 30,919 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,138 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

park brake efficiency only just met

vehicle underside undersealed

Fail 14 Jun 2022 27,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened undersealed - restricting full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

park brake efficiency only just met

vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2021 26,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi rubber hose. (1.1.11 (c))

both the rear brake discs , the inner face showing part corroded.

parts of the front and rear sub-frames , and front suspension arm showing corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 26,555 miles

Front subframe showing corrosion/rusty

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,178 miles

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

engine idle fast - on limit

Pass 30 May 2018 25,784 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 25,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 24,184 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Jun 2017 24,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,415 miles

mil on

rear discs pitted on inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,929 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 May 2013 14,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 12,217 miles

nsf and nsr tyres have some damage to side walls where being kerbed

nsf outer mirror has damage to outer case

Fail 29 May 2012 12,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf and nsr tyres have some damage to side walls where being kerbed

nsf outer mirror has damage to outer case

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to all of ns of vehicle

nsf tyre sidewall scuffed been kurbed

small stone chips in windscreen

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 NFK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NFK, 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 NFK registered?

YY08 NFK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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