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GJ08 BNN

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,341 mi
Last recorded152,341 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 BNN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2024 152,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,324 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 150,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 146,704 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,030 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 135,054 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 125,749 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 125,749 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 120,913 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 120,913 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Central Front brake pads overheated

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Front brake discs overheated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 111,955 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN TO 2MM

HANDBRAKE OPERATION NOTCHY

SLIGHT PLAY TO OFFSIDE INNER STEERING JOINT

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,874 miles

handbrake travel high

nearsdie rear tyre worn low on edges

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,018 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

offside front lower suspention arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,018 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside & offside rear tyres perished

offside front lower suspention arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 76,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 59,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,033 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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GJ08 BNN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GJ08 BNN, 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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GJ08 BNN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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