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EA08 OUJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,511 mi
Last recorded103,511 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 103,511 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 103,511 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 95,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 85,943 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 85,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 77,011 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 77,011 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,634 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,744 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear

rear tyres starting to wear low

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 OUJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

EA08 OUJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is EA08 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 OUJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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