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GD08 OCB

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,998 mi
Last recorded31,998 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 OCB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 31,998 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 31,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn heavily croded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2024 31,735 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2023 30,011 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 27,897 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 27,897 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 25,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 22,306 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 22,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 17,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 14,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 11,839 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 11,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Nov 2015 9,379 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 17 Nov 2014 8,109 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 8,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 7,702 miles

Both rear tyres worn on sidewalls

Pass 13 Jul 2011 7,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall heavily scuffed.

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 OCB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OCB, 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 GD08 OCB registered?

GD08 OCB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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