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EN08 NJJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,589 mi
Last recorded91,589 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 91,549 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 84,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 84,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 80,424 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 77,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in brackets (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both wiper blades split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 77,226 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in brackets (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both wiper blades split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 61,271 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,624 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 47,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,832 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 NJJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EN08 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

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

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