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EJ08 CBU

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,512 mi
Last recorded117,512 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 CBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 117,512 miles

rear wiper blade worn

some freeplay in park brake cable

Fail 20 Feb 2023 117,512 miles

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

rear wiper blade worn

some freeplay in park brake cable

Pass 23 Feb 2022 113,891 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,394 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 99,814 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,289 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 85,670 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 85,670 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 69,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,213 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,458 miles

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

all tyres wearing unevenly

unable to see front inner brake pads clearly

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,816 miles

unable to see rear or front inner brake pads clearly

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 CBU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CBU, 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 EJ08 CBU registered?

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

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