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AP08 GNK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,506 mi
Last recorded109,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 GNK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2025 109,506 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower arm front mounting (subframe) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition - inner surface heavilly corroded - minor bind on offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear & nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside & components corroded

handbrake travel close to excess

Pass 25 Jul 2024 107,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 107,340 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 104,871 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side bottom arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 102,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 99,533 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,689 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,416 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,515 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 71,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rack boot damp.

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rack boot damp.

Pass 17 May 2016 66,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,852 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 54,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 48,240 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 39,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2012 30,026 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 26 May 2011 20,915 miles

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

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

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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AP08 GNK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AP08 GNK, 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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AP08 GNK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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