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CP08 KWL

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,933 mi
Last recorded98,933 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2025 98,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

offside rear pads appear to be worn thin and brake binding slightly

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 90,241 miles

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2024 90,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

front sub frame corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,180 miles

front sub frame corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2023 82,180 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

front sub frame corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,568 miles

front sub frame has been welded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 7 Mar 2022 74,568 miles

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

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

front sub frame has been welded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,728 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2020 60,415 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 56,500 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear inner discs corroded

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 51,602 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Nearside front bottom ball joint slightly worn

Offside track rod end slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,588 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 45,922 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play inner rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

rear discs corroded

suspension and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 42,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Metal brake pipes front to rear are corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 42,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads look low.

Metal brake pipes front to rear are corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 31,969 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,560 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 14,284 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 11 May 2011 7,078 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 KWL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWL, 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 KWL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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