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EA08 OUC

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,112 mi
Last recorded204,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 204,112 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 204,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 178,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 165,144 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

Offside oil leak from drive shaft oil seal

oil leak from crankshaft oil seal

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 145,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 125,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 104,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,379 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 58,760 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush split

Fail 21 May 2011 58,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f lower arm front bush split

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 OUC 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 61.5%.

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 EA08 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

EA08 OUC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is EA08 OUC safe to buy?

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