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FV08 EJK

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,236 mi
Last recorded83,236 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EJK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 83,236 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 83,236 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 73,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 63,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,017 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 55,014 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

unable to check front wipers no screen wash

Pass 17 Feb 2020 47,170 miles

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING - 185 65 14 86H

Fail 12 Feb 2020 47,072 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING AND PERISHING - 185 65 14 86H

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,900 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 34,900 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 23,064 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,476 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both, front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,381 miles

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

Nearside Front wishbone front bush bonding deteriorating but not excessive play

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

Offside Front wishbone front bush bonding deteriorating but not excessive play

Pass 26 May 2015 16,794 miles

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

o/s rear tyre has low tread on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 14,624 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 12,183 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 9,894 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 7,787 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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FV08 EJK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EJK, 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 EJK registered?

FV08 EJK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is FV08 EJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 EJK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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