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EK58 NLV

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,998 mi
Last recorded123,998 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 NLV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 123,998 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 123,955 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 119,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 119,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,929 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,282 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 107,622 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 96,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 70,318 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 63,438 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,450 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,601 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,601 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,716 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,615 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 25,355 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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EK58 NLV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK58 NLV, 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 EK58 NLV registered?

EK58 NLV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EK58 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 NLV shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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