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CP08 KVB

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KVB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 141,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 141,480 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 130,731 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 130,731 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge breaking down (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 124,092 miles

SERV?,,REAR CENTRE STOP INOP,,CLUTCH V/KNOTCHY ..175/70/14 X 4

Fail 17 Jun 2019 124,092 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF = BOTH !!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSF & OSF = BOTH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

SERV?,,REAR CENTRE STOP INOP,,CLUTCH V/KNOTCHY ..175/70/14 X 4

Pass 29 Jun 2018 119,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 117,510 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 117,510 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 103,951 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 88,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,331 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,663 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,657 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 54,205 miles

175/70/14 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 30 Jun 2012 54,205 miles

175/70/14 X 4

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,579 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 KVB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue 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 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

CP08 KVB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is CP08 KVB safe to buy?

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