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EA08 OUP

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 OUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 145,322 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 132,558 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 121,086 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 108,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 108,182 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,763 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 58,722 miles

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

Rear tyres have small cuts in the tread

Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 35,304 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 35,304 miles

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

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

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

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 OUP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

EA08 OUP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EA08 OUP safe to buy?

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