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BL08 KWU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,557 mi
Last recorded81,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 KWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,688 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,885 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,684 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,288 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 71,008 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,633 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 62,633 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,565 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,281 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,355 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,262 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 24,262 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,706 miles

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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BL08 KWU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL08 KWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL08 KWU registered?

BL08 KWU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is BL08 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 KWU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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