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CP08 CSF

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,949 mi
Last recorded120,949 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 CSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 120,949 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,039 miles

front n/plate deterated

front steel brake pipes at bulkhead some corrosion

n/s front link arm slight play

o/s rear lens misted

Fail 18 Jun 2020 117,035 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front n/plate deterated

front steel brake pipes at bulkhead some corrosion

n/s front link arm slight play

o/s rear lens misted

Pass 26 Jun 2019 115,414 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,399 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing unable to test (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2018 110,734 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 109,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/70 14 ~3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 95,024 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 95,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing Ball joint locking pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 82,171 miles

offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly

Pass 30 May 2014 69,435 miles

Offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jun 2013 62,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,584 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 38,534 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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CP08 CSF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CP08 CSF, 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 CSF registered?

CP08 CSF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is CP08 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 CSF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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