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EY08 TKN

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 TKN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,760 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 123,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 103,033 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 103,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,523 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,523 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 96,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 90,787 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 90,787 miles

Track rod end deformed and unserviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,212 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 85,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,636 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,411 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,977 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,232 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,624 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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EY08 TKN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EY08 TKN, 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 EY08 TKN registered?

EY08 TKN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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