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EN08 NJF

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,919 mi
Last recorded64,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 NJF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2025 64,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded outer face - close to failure criteria (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 58,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 58,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 51,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 45,096 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush shows extensive deterioration/play

service brake pedal shows travel.

Pass 15 Jul 2020 44,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,935 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,559 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,901 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,182 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,106 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,296 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 NJF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EN08 NJF, 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 NJF registered?

EN08 NJF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EN08 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 NJF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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