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EF08 WFW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,457 mi
Last recorded108,457 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 WFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 108,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2023 96,373 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on inner / tyre size 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,373 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn low on inner / tyre size 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 77,913 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 59,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 57,664 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 55,221 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 52,916 miles

Nearside Front slight play in inner arm

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 50,435 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 48,627 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 41,712 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,401 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 36,388 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,045 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 30,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 24,918 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WFW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

EF08 WFW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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