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FE08 EMF

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,738 mi
Last recorded85,738 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 EMF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 85,738 miles

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

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

Rear Unable to inspect brakes fully due to wheel trims fitted

vehicle inspection in wet conditions

Fail 14 Nov 2025 85,735 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Unable to inspect brakes fully due to wheel trims fitted

vehicle inspection in wet conditions

Pass 25 Nov 2024 80,792 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox damp

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2023 76,169 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 76,169 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 71,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 63,010 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 52,996 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

general under body/under body components corroded

oil leak

unable to inspect brakes fully due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2018 47,007 miles

covers fitted over under body components

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1757014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1757014 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyre valve stems perished

covers fitted over under body components

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 42,930 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,192 miles

oil leak around engine and gearbox

pas pipe work poorly secured

Fail 13 Sep 2016 39,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Steering locking device missing nsf track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Steering locking device missing osf track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

oil leak around engine and gearbox

osr tyre cracking badly

pas pipe work poorly secured

Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,392 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 33,987 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 33,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 23,578 miles

rear brake discs deterioating on inner surfaces

Fail 26 Mar 2014 23,578 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs deterioating on inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jan 2013 15,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,824 miles

rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

Fail 7 Feb 2012 11,794 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded on inside faces

Pass 11 Feb 2011 9,552 miles

cannot fully check n/s/r seat belt due to seats folded down and disabled vehicle secured in the boot/seat area

rear brake discs corroded

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 EMF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

FE08 EMF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FE08 EMF safe to buy?

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