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CA08 CEX

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 CEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,848 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage evidence of slight seepage from hose that goes down to the rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to the mounting areas and also to the subframe/beam axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 115,976 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight handbrake lever tight at the last half of travel but still effective (1.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage between hose/pipe and steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to rear subframe and mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 104,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever action tight.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage At rack end of pressured hose. (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2018 104,386 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever action tight.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage At rack end of pressured hose. (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 88,912 miles

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Above steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 88,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres wearing more on inner edges.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Above steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 73,906 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2016 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front void of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brakes only just met the required standardfor performance

Pass 26 May 2015 65,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 26 May 2015 65,956 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 55,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,793 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 40,365 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,180 miles

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

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

front brake pads on 5mm

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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CA08 CEX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 CEX, 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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CA08 CEX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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