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CF08 EWK

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 EWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,709 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 91,709 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,439 miles

Rear suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

Fail 4 Dec 2023 84,439 miles

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

Rear suspension and suspension components surface corrosion.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coverd in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 80,678 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coverd in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cup corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened coverd in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,379 miles

all underbody suspension components corroded (not seriously)

Pass 10 Dec 2020 78,363 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 78,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,509 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,369 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 74,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 71,590 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,025 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 68,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 61,612 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,169 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,096 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 34,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,821 miles

advice both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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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CF08 EWK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF08 EWK, 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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CF08 EWK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 August 2008.

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