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CA08 WGZ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,506 mi
Last recorded89,506 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 WGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 89,506 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,551 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,927 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 73,926 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 65,786 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 65,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,223 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 57,223 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,624 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 49,948 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 42,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 38,199 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 38,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,185 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 33,185 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 24,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 24,347 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 19,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 15,365 miles

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

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 WGZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black 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 CA08 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

CA08 WGZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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