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FH08 EDO

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,472 mi
Last recorded111,472 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EDO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 111,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2023 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ball joint pin missing /track rod end pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,318 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,279 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 103,441 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 103,441 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 102,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,946 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 99,929 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 95,974 miles

Oil leak Oil residue on sump. Sump too corroded to identify leak ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 95,974 miles

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

Oil leak Oil residue on sump. Sump too corroded to identify leak ()

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

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

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear fluctuation (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,026 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Fail 28 Apr 2016 85,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Pass 15 May 2015 75,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 75,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 60,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2011 18,233 miles

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

Offside Inner 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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FH08 EDO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 FH08 EDO, 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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FH08 EDO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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