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FE08 EKV

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,923 mi
Last recorded101,923 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,923 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components.

Fail 25 Mar 2025 101,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment once repaired, will need to check other steering/suspension components as there is to much play in track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 98,709 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear showing signs off corrosion at rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,878 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2023 94,877 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play once repaired need to check other steering/suspension ball joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,400 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

starting to show signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,881 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,090 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Due to corrosion. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 73,090 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Due to corrosion. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,026 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 68,025 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 62,870 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 56,647 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 56,647 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 41,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,504 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 32,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,596 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,769 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 EKV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE08 EKV, 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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FE08 EKV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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