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DE08 KPL

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

66,574 mi
Last recorded66,574 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KPL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,574 miles

ALVARIOUS PLACESL UNDERBODY COVERED IN THICK BLACK PAINT THROUGHOUT AT VARIOUS PLACES.

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treadwear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 66,492 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 65,824 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,839 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 62,073 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 62,073 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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2023 60,829 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible but look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 60,828 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened lower spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible but look very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 57,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

auto gearbox sump corroded and damp

Pass 24 Mar 2021 54,841 miles

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

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

auto gearbox sump corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2021 54,841 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

auto gearbox sump corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,642 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket/seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,723 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,368 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 44,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,359 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 39,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,705 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 34,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 31,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,862 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,857 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,465 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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DE08 KPL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DE08 KPL, 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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DE08 KPL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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