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CP08 KWS

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,887 mi
Last recorded82,887 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 82,887 miles

Offside Rear partial seatbelt check carried out (child seat fitted ).

Fail 7 Feb 2020 82,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear partial seatbelt check carried out (child seat fitted ).

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,348 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 74,179 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 66,124 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 66,124 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 29,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 17,737 miles

Rear discs pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2012 17,737 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,224 miles

both front lower suspension arm front bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,700 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 KWS 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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

CP08 KWS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is CP08 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 KWS 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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