2008 Kia Rio · 7,765 MOT tests
2008 Kia Rio reliability
2008 Kia Rios fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Rio years (7,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- 49.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Rios: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 86,416
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,765
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 13.9% of tests fail here (369% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Kia Rio
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.5%
- Suspension19.6%
- Brakes16.6%
- Steering13.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.8%
- Tyres8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 10.02%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 8.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 6.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.53%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.9%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.71%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.3%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.61%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.92%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (9.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Kia Rio reliable?
2008 Kia Rios fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 18 Rio years (7,765 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Kia Rio MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (10.02% of tests), position lamp not working (8.47% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Kia Rio have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Kia Rio shows 86,416 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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