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DL08 GDA

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,946 mi
Last recorded116,946 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 GDA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,946 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 116,844 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 110,402 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,124 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,265 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,913 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,228 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,228 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,811 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2018 83,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working both required topping up (3.5 (a))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,963 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,963 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded front brakes out of balance (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,305 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 63,824 miles

nearside front tyre side wall perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 48,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 31,335 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2013 31,335 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2012 17,548 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,720 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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DL08 GDA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL08 GDA, 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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DL08 GDA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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