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2008 KIA RIO
General Information
- Registration FH08FSA
- Manufacturer KIA
- Model RIO
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1399cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 112,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear REAR AXLE CORRODED PLUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened PLUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE HAS SLIGHT LEAK
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,810 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and front subframe slightly corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- o/s and n/s inner sills,chassis and front subframe slightly corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,742 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2020 6 Jun 202612 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,342 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres are cracked in tread
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- engine management lamp on
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,139 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2018 6 Jun 20269 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,049 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,049 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,904 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,981 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,195 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,827 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,492 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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FH08FSA was registered on 2008-06-17
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