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GF57 NBB

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,711 mi
Last recorded129,711 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 NBB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,711 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 129,711 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 122,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 122,328 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 114,592 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 114,592 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% out (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 107,561 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,089 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished 175/70t14

Fail 3 Jan 2014 85,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,062 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 55,345 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,345 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,509 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 42,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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GF57 NBB 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 56.3%.

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 GF57 NBB, 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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GF57 NBB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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