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FV08 EHX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,609 mi
Last recorded48,609 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EHX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,609 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2015 48,609 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r & o/s/r & n/s/f tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2015 44,620 miles

various tyres perished

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,474 miles

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

various tyres slightly perished/cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

various tyres slightly perished/cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2013 33,158 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,323 miles

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)

wipers split at ends

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,166 miles

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

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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FV08 EHX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV08 EHX, 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 FV08 EHX registered?

FV08 EHX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FV08 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 EHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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