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GJ58 RMY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 RMY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,039 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 109,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 85,783 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 85,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 60,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 60,921 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 RMY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GJ58 RMY, 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 GJ58 RMY registered?

GJ58 RMY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GJ58 RMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 RMY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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