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EF57 XXS

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

31,582 mi
Last recorded31,582 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 XXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 31,582 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 30,490 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 29,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 28,829 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 11 Dec 2021 28,022 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 27,591 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 26,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 25,475 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 23,973 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 23,973 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 22,022 miles

Cracks in rear tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,422 miles

Cracks in both rear tyres

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 18,320 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 18,320 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 16,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 20 Dec 2012 14,876 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2010 9,728 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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EF57 XXS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF57 XXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF57 XXS registered?

EF57 XXS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is EF57 XXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF57 XXS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF57 XXS have outstanding finance?

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