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DA08 CPN

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,791 mi
Last recorded85,791 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 CPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 85,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,724 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,185 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,183 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 72,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 66,987 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 66,987 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 55,906 miles

slight leak to o/s/f power steering pipe / seal

Fail 20 Mar 2020 55,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak to o/s/f power steering pipe / seal

Pass 27 Mar 2019 49,426 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f tyre inner edge close to limit

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight movement to o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Mar 2018 41,532 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 39,335 miles

Offside Front Slight corrosion on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 36,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,013 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,651 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,103 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,919 miles

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

offside rear, nearside rear tyre's deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DA08 CPN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA08 CPN, 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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DA08 CPN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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