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GJ08 KUV

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,081 mi
Last recorded131,081 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 KUV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,597 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 110,597 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,095 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 92,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front discs are lipped

Pass 3 Mar 2011 74,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

stone chips accross front windscreen

Fail 2 Mar 2011 74,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

stone chips accross front windscreen

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 KUV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GJ08 KUV, 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 GJ08 KUV registered?

GJ08 KUV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GJ08 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ08 KUV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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