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GL08 JJK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,633 mi
Last recorded129,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 129,633 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 129,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 120,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 107,378 miles

NSR/OSR brake discs showing grooving

NSR/OSR brakes starting to bind

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread pattern

Fail 9 Jun 2016 107,377 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working stop light not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

NSR/OSR brake discs showing grooving

NSR/OSR brakes starting to bind

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre has nail in tread pattern

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,743 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2014 81,634 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 81,634 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 67,838 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 62,355 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 62,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,300 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,300 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 JJK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 JJK, 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 JJK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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