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EF08 HND

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,926 mi
Last recorded65,926 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 HND
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 64,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 61,910 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,548 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 56,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 56,300 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 54,971 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 54,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2019 52,255 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 48,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 37,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,373 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,230 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of perishing in tyread pattern

Pass 16 May 2012 21,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,461 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 15,461 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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EF08 HND is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF08 HND, 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 EF08 HND registered?

EF08 HND is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EF08 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 HND shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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