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CV08 PVJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,312 mi
Last recorded111,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,312 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2021 109,126 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

underbody has corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 107,879 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 107,101 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,277 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,267 miles

Adv corrosion on front and rear sub frame

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,267 miles

Adv corrosion on front and rear sub frame

Adv corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on limmit (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,328 miles

Adv both rear tyres wearing low,sidewalks cracking

Adv rear pads and discs low

Pass 9 Sep 2015 86,480 miles

Adv corrosion on front and rear coil springs

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 5 Sep 2015 86,464 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Adv corrosion on front and rear coil springs

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,346 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,302 miles

adv both front tyres wearing on inner edges

adv unable to fully see rear spring cups due to suspension set up

adv unable to see rear pads due to brake set up

Pass 28 Sep 2012 57,380 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 57,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,796 miles

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 5 Aug 2011 44,796 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing inner edges

uneven wear front tyres

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 PVJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

CV08 PVJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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