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CV08 ULX

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,213 mi
Last recorded94,213 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ULX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,213 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corrodded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 94,213 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear axle corrodded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 89,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 79,157 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 79,127 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 71,975 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,675 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,437 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,970 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 17,010 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 ULX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

CV08 ULX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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