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HG08 WAE

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,162 mi
Last recorded145,162 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,162 miles

Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

underbody corroding at rear end.

Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,212 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 132,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 129,740 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 120,823 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,070 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 112,068 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,494 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,382 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 77,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Wishbone bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 60,815 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 48,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 40,698 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn/wearing

Pass 20 May 2013 33,704 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,026 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 16,484 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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HG08 WAE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG08 WAE, 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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HG08 WAE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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