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EA08 OSO

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,557 mi
Last recorded39,557 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 39,557 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 38,204 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 38,204 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 36,991 miles

Front 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))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 33,394 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 33,394 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 33,082 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,803 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 29,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 26,478 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,962 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 24,528 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,188 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 OSO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

EA08 OSO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is EA08 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OSO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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