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EN08 MTV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,641 mi
Last recorded129,641 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 MTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 129,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Mar 2026 129,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 122,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 122,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,068 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 103,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 103,688 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin On/Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,155 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting in tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,194 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 96,194 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 94,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 90,364 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,544 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 84,544 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 77,905 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 77,903 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 73,668 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 72,292 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 72,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,369 miles

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

front reg plate damaged but readable

high level brake light inoperative

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front reg plate damaged but readable

high level brake light inoperative

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2012 55,649 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 43,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 43,654 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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EN08 MTV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EN08 MTV, 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 EN08 MTV registered?

EN08 MTV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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