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CA08 EMJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,790 mi
Last recorded116,790 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,790 miles

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 116,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front wheel arch corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 104,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,665 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,821 miles

the n/s/r tyre has a small cut in the outer side wall

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,635 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 48,256 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 41,706 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 32,691 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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CA08 EMJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CA08 EMJ, 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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What year was CA08 EMJ registered?

CA08 EMJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is CA08 EMJ safe to buy?

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