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GF08 BCX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,168 mi
Last recorded87,168 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,168 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 83,004 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 78,041 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 72,858 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 72,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 67,311 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 67,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 60,776 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,228 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 31 Dec 2018 47,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 44,165 miles

tested wet

Pass 3 Jan 2017 39,502 miles

Both rear tyre are slightly perished

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

Rear brake pads apper to be wearing low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 34,191 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,582 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 11 Jan 2014 23,600 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 18,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,515 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 12,737 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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GF08 BCX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GF08 BCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF08 BCX registered?

GF08 BCX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is GF08 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 BCX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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