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CP08 KVC

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,835 mi
Last recorded89,835 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 89,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2015 89,831 miles

Front 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,257 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,257 miles

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

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

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 68,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 55,487 miles

N/S/R tyre on 2.95mm

O/S/F tyre on 2mm (175/70 14)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,956 miles

unable to inspect brake pads due to vehicle design

Fail 29 Jun 2011 40,956 miles

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

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

unable to inspect brake pads due to vehicle design

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 KVC is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

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

Is CP08 KVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 KVC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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