2008 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · FV08 YBU
2008 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 79,271 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV08 YBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/10/2024
- 79,271 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FV08 YBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Kia Rio (FV08 YBU) between May 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”; “Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front Subframe ,mounting poi”; “Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a))”.
FV08 YBU Mileage History
- 24/05/202269,768 mi
- 25/05/202374,125 mi+4,357 mi
- 25/05/202374,130 mi+5 mi
- 24/10/202479,271 mi+5,141 mi
Average of roughly 3,926 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (JB)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Clutch and release-bearing wearModerate
Plenty of JB Rios lead a hard urban life and need clutch work earlier than expected, especially if they have been used as cheap learner or delivery cars.
- Front lower-arm bush and drop-link wearModerate
UK roads chew through lower-arm bushes and anti-roll-bar links, leaving the Rio with an obvious front-end knock and vague tracking well before anything major fails.
- Rear brake and brake-pipe corrosionModerate
Low-value JB cars are often run on a shoestring, so rear drums or calipers and the associated brake pipes can corrode badly enough to turn an MOT into a proper bill.
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