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EY08 NLJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

60,592 mi
Last recorded60,592 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 NLJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 58,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 55,661 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,286 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,094 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 47,227 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 42,927 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 35,961 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 31,509 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 22,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,824 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,222 miles

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

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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EY08 NLJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EY08 NLJ, 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 EY08 NLJ registered?

EY08 NLJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is EY08 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 NLJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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