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CK08 SYW

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,838 mi
Last recorded116,838 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 116,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,178 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 114,178 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 111,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 111,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 107,300 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 102,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 95,661 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 95,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,547 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 91,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,013 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 71,455 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 71,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 61,533 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,731 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 42,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,960 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SYW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK08 SYW, 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 CK08 SYW registered?

CK08 SYW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is CK08 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK08 SYW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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