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FE08 EFH

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,765 mi
Last recorded72,765 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EFH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 72,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 72,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 61,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 58,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 55,629 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 55,629 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 52,493 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 52,493 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 43,014 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,676 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,413 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R Not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R Brake slight bind

O/S/F Tyre worn bold inner edge

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 31,413 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R Not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/R Brake slight bind

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Tyre worn bold inner edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 23,559 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 21,615 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 19,582 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 13,674 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 11,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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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FE08 EFH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE08 EFH, 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 FE08 EFH registered?

FE08 EFH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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