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EK08 NXB

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

40,775 mi
Last recorded40,775 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 NXB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 40,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 20 May 2025 39,943 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 39,654 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 39,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 39,034 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,294 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 36,392 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,409 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 32,346 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)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 29,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 16,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,246 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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EK08 NXB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK08 NXB, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 NXB?

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What year was EK08 NXB registered?

EK08 NXB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EK08 NXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 NXB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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