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EA08 TUU

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,014 mi
Last recorded66,014 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 66,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 57,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

both aux belts cracked & perish

Fail 11 Sep 2024 57,958 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

both aux belts cracked & perish

Pass 20 Sep 2023 56,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to crack & perish

aux belts cracked & perish

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 12 Sep 2023 56,123 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

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

Nearside Rear tyre just starting to crack & perish

aux belts cracked & perish

Pass 20 Sep 2022 50,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,924 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 47,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,285 miles

Nearside Front suspension bush starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2018 44,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,624 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 39,624 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,754 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 32,152 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,841 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,336 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 18,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 18,805 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 13,190 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 May 2011 13,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside 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 TUU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

EA08 TUU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is EA08 TUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 TUU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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