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EJ08 CAE

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,542 mi
Last recorded106,542 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 106,542 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both central pipe leading to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reversing light N/W

Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both lines (middle section) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 102,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens Excessively deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both lines (middle section) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 95,395 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside wheels have hubcaps fitted[full inspection not possible]

Fail 10 Sep 2022 95,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge unevenly wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear nearside and offside wheels have hubcaps fitted[full inspection not possible]

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,888 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 85,451 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,818 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 76,430 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,397 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 71,385 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear NAIL IN N/S REAR TYRE TREAD BLOCK

Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,898 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 65,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,036 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,144 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,908 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 41,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,629 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EJ08 CAE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 EJ08 CAE, 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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EJ08 CAE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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