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GF58 OCB

2008 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 OCB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,603 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 111,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

offside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2019 106,631 miles

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack and hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 106,503 miles

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

Auxiliary drive belt perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack and hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,921 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,497 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,497 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mount has broken

power steering pipe has minor weap

Fail 24 Nov 2016 78,876 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front pipe mount has broken

power steering pipe has minor weap

Pass 19 Nov 2015 69,098 miles

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

exhaust front mounting has broken

near side front tyre has worn low on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,011 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,007 miles

offside front mirror cover has cracked

offside front suspension arm has split but has no play

Pass 13 Nov 2012 40,067 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 30,485 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 30,485 miles

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

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

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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GF58 OCB is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF58 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 GF58 OCB registered?

GF58 OCB is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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