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GJ58 OVX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,775 mi
Last recorded122,775 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 OVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,775 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 122,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,010 miles

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

Oil leak from turbo ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 24 Sep 2015 95,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,068 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 83,664 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 83,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,662 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,387 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 61,387 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,626 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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GJ58 OVX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GJ58 OVX, 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 GJ58 OVX registered?

GJ58 OVX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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