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CK08 SYT

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 SYT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,874 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 56,925 miles

front discs corroded...

o/s/r brake plate corroded..

Fail 22 Jan 2021 56,952 miles

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

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

front discs corroded...

o/s/r brake plate corroded..

Pass 22 Jan 2020 51,486 miles

front discs badly corroded///nail in n/s/r tyre/// o/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Fail 21 Jan 2020 51,486 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front discs badly corroded///nail in n/s/r tyre/// o/s/f wishbone front bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,512 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low..

Fail 22 Jan 2019 47,512 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn low..

Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,078 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,572 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 38,572 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 33,287 miles

engine oil leak////////n/r/tyre cracking////nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jan 2016 33,287 miles

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

engine oil leak////////n/r/tyre cracking////nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Jan 2015 26,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/door and b post.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,941 miles

damage to o/s/door and b post.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,541 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 20,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 13,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 12,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Mar 2012 12,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 10,817 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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CK08 SYT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CK08 SYT, 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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CK08 SYT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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