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EA08 OSG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OSG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,534 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 77,104 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 71,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on tread edges

handbrake performance on limit

offside handbrake weaker performance than nearside

offside rear brake disc poor

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,465 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 48,270 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2014 48,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 43,106 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 43,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 38,005 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,552 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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EA08 OSG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA08 OSG, 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 EA08 OSG registered?

EA08 OSG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is EA08 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OSG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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