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CV08 PVE

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

145,206 mi
Last recorded145,206 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PVE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 145,206 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 145,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive GEARBOX LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PIPE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 142,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 142,232 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 137,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 137,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,162 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 122,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,766 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,872 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,872 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 104,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 95,882 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 95,882 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 76,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,657 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,657 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Hand brake grabbing

Pass 20 Jun 2014 65,079 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,880 miles

o/s front wishbone bush starting to unbond

Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,954 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,713 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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CV08 PVE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PVE, 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 CV08 PVE registered?

CV08 PVE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is CV08 PVE safe to buy?

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