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DE08 WNL

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,000 mi
Last recorded85,000 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 WNL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 85,000 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened multiple holes caused by corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shock absorber corroded where spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,281 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front subframe corroding / underbody&suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2025 83,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint seperate from suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

front subframe corroding / underbody&suspension components corroding

Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,797 miles

the vehicle is covered in underseal protection.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle freshly under sealed.

Fail 14 Mar 2023 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle freshly under sealed.

Pass 16 May 2022 76,242 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 74,245 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2021 74,245 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 71,730 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 68,102 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 63,106 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 63,106 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 58,990 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 48,967 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 40,503 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,600 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,147 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 22,971 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,683 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 WNL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DE08 WNL, 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 WNL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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