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AC08 CNZ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,941 mi
Last recorded86,941 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,941 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front discs corroded

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear discs corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

general body corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2019 86,940 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Central Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front discs corroded

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear discs corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

general body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,521 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,595 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded and scored

Both front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Both o/s and N/s brake pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 56,612 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,353 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 14 Apr 2014 49,353 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,872 miles

rear tyres treads slight cracks

Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,377 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perished and crackin

o/s front lower wishbone rear bush becomin debonded

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 CNZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AC08 CNZ, 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 CNZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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