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YY08 SKJ

2008 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,692 mi
Last recorded100,692 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 SKJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 100,692 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,032 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 99,007 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 98,995 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 93,638 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,670 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 87,670 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 79,687 miles

n/s mirror loose . battery loose . exhaust hanger broken

Fail 12 Aug 2017 79,687 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s mirror loose . battery loose . exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,049 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 73,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,169 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,474 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 44,474 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 32,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall{not to cord}

Fail 28 Oct 2011 32,158 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has cut to outer sidewall{not to cord}

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 SKJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKJ, 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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YY08 SKJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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