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DN08 GYE

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,958 mi
Last recorded129,958 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 GYE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,958 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2018 129,950 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 98,818 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 78,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 78,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 74,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,962 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,731 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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)

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber 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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DN08 GYE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DN08 GYE, 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 DN08 GYE registered?

DN08 GYE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DN08 GYE safe to buy?

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