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GF08 MZE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,430 mi
Last recorded86,430 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 MZE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,430 miles

Dampness around power steering pipe

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Dampness around power steering pipe

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush badly deteriorated - close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,756 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 75,753 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,864 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,258 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear parking brake effort slow to react compared to offside rear

Pass 14 Nov 2017 42,176 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 42,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,690 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 35,513 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 33,285 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 30,567 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 30,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 20,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,017 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 MZE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GF08 MZE, 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 GF08 MZE registered?

GF08 MZE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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