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GJ08 NZS

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,992 mi
Last recorded127,992 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,992 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 127,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 121,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 114,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,401 miles

steering slight stiffness

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

steering slight stiffness

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,972 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Rear Mount Bolt + Bracket Missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,280 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 90,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 83,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,916 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 76,911 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,664 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,495 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 63,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 52,221 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 42,115 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 42,115 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,612 miles

both rear tyre,s pershing

front number plate damaged

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 NZS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZS, 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 GJ08 NZS registered?

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

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