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EA08 TUO

2008 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 77,310 miles

advance corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 75,626 miles

advance corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Apr 2025 75,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advance corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,648 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,521 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,026 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 68,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 66,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 58,775 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 58,775 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 54,881 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 54,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,697 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,080 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 37,825 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 37,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,770 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 30,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 25,046 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,925 miles

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

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

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 TUO is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

EA08 TUO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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