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CP08 CRK

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,752 mi
Last recorded99,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 CRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 99,752 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

manufactures covers fitted

power steering pipes heavily under sealed

steering rack misted with oil

Pass 1 Aug 2025 94,247 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

damp stains on fuel tank

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 30 Jul 2025 94,245 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damp stains on fuel tank

manufactures covers fitted

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 86,727 miles

front subframe corroded

rear axel corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2024 86,727 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s & o/s wheels have restricted free movement

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2022 76,850 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 29 Jul 2022 76,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 3 Aug 2021 72,643 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front wheel binding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe heavily under sealed

steering rack misted with oil

under covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2021 72,643 miles

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel binding

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Offside Front wheel binding

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe heavily under sealed

steering rack misted with oil

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,226 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 68,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,190 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 68,189 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 6 Mar 2017 50,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% above 25% would be a failure check at service (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded on edges

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 19 Mar 2016 454,593 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs are rusty (3.5.1i)

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,099 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust joint very corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 30,496 miles

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

plastic trims guards and shields are covering some prescribed areas

wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,779 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 May 2012 17,751 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 17,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,551 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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CP08 CRK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CP08 CRK, 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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CP08 CRK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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