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CP08 CRX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,034 mi
Last recorded133,034 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2021 133,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front-rear section (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,903 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 119,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 108,814 miles

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

O/S upper shock absorber cover is loose

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 108,813 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

O/S upper shock absorber cover is loose

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 89,103 miles

Child seat fitted N/S rear.

Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,103 miles

Child seat fitted N/S rear.

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. Fitted wrongly to side wall instruction also. (rotational) (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 78,867 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

offside rear brake pad not working full width of disc inside edge

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2014 66,629 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake discs worn and pads not working full width of discs

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 66,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake discs worn and pads not working full width of discs

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 55,057 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 13 Apr 2012 45,869 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,869 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,659 miles

child seat nearside rear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 26 Apr 2011 34,659 miles

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

child seat nearside rear

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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 CRX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CRX, 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 CP08 CRX registered?

CP08 CRX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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