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GD08 DDK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

108,817 mi
Last recorded108,817 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DDK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 108,817 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 108,813 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 108,812 miles

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

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

Underbody heavily corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,380 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 107,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,298 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 102,295 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 96,566 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 96,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 95,431 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near P/S Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 95,431 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Carrier Bolts Insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near P/S Pump (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 90,884 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from pipe what goes to rack!!! (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 87,578 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edge of tread.

Fail 8 Jul 2020 87,578 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edge of tread.

Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,862 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,641 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 70,713 miles

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of road

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,771 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 60,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jun 2014 55,356 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 55,356 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 46,720 miles

offside front wiper blade has split

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,098 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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GD08 DDK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GD08 DDK, 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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GD08 DDK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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