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DE08 WMW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,729 mi
Last recorded98,729 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 WMW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,729 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2026 98,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 82,643 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 82,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,445 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 81,371 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 81,370 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,075 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 79,923 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 29 Jun 2020 78,338 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 75,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,086 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 70,083 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,454 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 60,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 59,529 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 59,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2015 52,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre brake light inop

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight oil residue by steering rack area

Pass 17 Jun 2015 52,790 miles

centre brake light inop

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight oil residue by steering rack area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,050 miles

slight misting of oil around PAS rack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,399 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,883 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 WMW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WMW, 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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What year was DE08 WMW registered?

DE08 WMW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DE08 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 WMW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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