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GL08 BXU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,539 mi
Last recorded104,539 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 BXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 104,539 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 104,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension's including front and rear subframe's are corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 96,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

high level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Jun 2023 87,014 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

high level stop light not working

Pass 1 Jun 2022 81,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 1 Jun 2022 81,239 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 9 Jun 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,254 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 72,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,349 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 69,338 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 66,393 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 63,669 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,668 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak Sump corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,173 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,563 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,743 miles

Rear tyres perished and starting to split.(185/65/14)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 39,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres perished and starting to split.(185/65/14)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,410 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 31,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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GL08 BXU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GL08 BXU, 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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GL08 BXU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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