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CV08 XRJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,741 mi
Last recorded149,741 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 149,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension and brake pipes heavily sprayed with underseal

Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 132,024 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank close to fail (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Nov 2021 132,017 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexy pipe slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank close to fail (1.1.11 (c))

engine bay covers and full undertrays fitted, obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 97,283 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 97,260 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 87,150 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 78,865 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 69,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 61,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 52,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 41,594 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 41,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,366 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 35,366 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,509 miles

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

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 XRJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRJ, 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 XRJ registered?

CV08 XRJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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