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CA08 XTC

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 87,487 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,485 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,091 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust flex leaking

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,417 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 73,479 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,942 miles

front wippers split

Pass 24 Jul 2015 56,221 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 48,399 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 48,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,286 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit and cracking in tread

Front and centre exhaust mounting brackets rusted off pipe

Pass 11 Jul 2012 31,800 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2012 31,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Centre exhaust bracket broken away from pipe

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,943 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 XTC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

CA08 XTC is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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