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CP08 BHZ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,610 mi
Last recorded97,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 BHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 97,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 91,492 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 91,455 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded & rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-4mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes slightly unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 84,783 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))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 31 Aug 2022 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Fail 30 Aug 2022 74,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre outer edge ()

tracking is needed soon.

Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 57,820 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,539 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 43,479 miles

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

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,321 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 40,321 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 38,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 30,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,320 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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CP08 BHZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CP08 BHZ, 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 CP08 BHZ registered?

CP08 BHZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2008.

Is CP08 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 BHZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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