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AC08 CNV

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,020 mi
Last recorded92,020 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 92,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 92,020 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 86,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on in sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side on inside of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 86,902 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on in sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side on inside of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 74,515 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 74,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,820 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 63,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Fail 20 Jul 2018 63,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Unable to fully inspect rear brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,924 miles

Offside Rear Worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2017 58,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 55,126 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 55,126 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,714 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 50,709 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,127 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside shoulder

Pass 8 Jul 2013 36,133 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,232 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,923 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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AC08 CNV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AC08 CNV, 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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AC08 CNV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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