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AG08 GGO

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,222 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,009 miles

High level stop inoperative

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,760 miles

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

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

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

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 66,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Mar 2014 59,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Mar 2013 54,960 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 34,047 miles

rear tyres slightly perished between treads

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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AG08 GGO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AG08 GGO, 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 AG08 GGO registered?

AG08 GGO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is AG08 GGO safe to buy?

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