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EO08 UVA

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,322 mi
Last recorded86,322 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,322 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 86,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 79,321 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 75,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 68,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 64,044 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 64,044 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,792 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,832 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 46,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,242 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 34,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 27,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 21,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EO08 UVA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO08 UVA, 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 EO08 UVA registered?

EO08 UVA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EO08 UVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 UVA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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