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FE08 EFW

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,850 mi
Last recorded55,850 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EFW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 55,850 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *strong advise* ()

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

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

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

nearside mirror taped up but still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,655 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,808 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished due to age.

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 31,953 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,366 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,366 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,469 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,721 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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FE08 EFW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EFW, 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 FE08 EFW registered?

FE08 EFW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FE08 EFW safe to buy?

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