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EJ08 UWR

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,391 mi
Last recorded113,391 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 113,391 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 113,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 104,780 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Nearside Front outer sill has damage

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 98,531 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to outer sill

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 92,583 miles

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

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

Slight damage to n/s outer sill and front bumper cracked

Fail 10 Jun 2020 92,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s outer sill and front bumper cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,333 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,333 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 80,735 miles

advisory engine cover fitted

advisory high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2017 77,017 miles

advisory engine cover fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 73,553 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 73,553 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 61,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 43,798 miles

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 UWR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UWR, 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 UWR registered?

EJ08 UWR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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