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CV08 HRP

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,217 mi
Last recorded115,217 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 HRP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 115,217 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 115,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 108,578 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 108,511 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 91,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 91,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 83,677 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,440 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 49,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2017 49,716 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,959 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,465 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 27,465 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front tyre worn outer edges.

Offside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 23,819 miles

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

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,463 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,758 miles

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

plastic trims shioelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,758 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

plastic trims shioelds and guards covering some perscribed areas

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,028 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CV08 HRP is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CV08 HRP, 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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CV08 HRP is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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