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GL08 KRU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,327 mi
Last recorded104,327 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,327 miles

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 close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,505 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,505 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 85,467 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

vin number on vin plate difficult to read

Fail 24 Jun 2021 85,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

vin number on vin plate difficult to read

Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,218 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 76,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 62,467 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 62,467 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2018 54,739 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has perishing on outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has perishing on outer edge/sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 51,244 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2017 51,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 46,339 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,160 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,003 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,024 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 26,308 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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GL08 KRU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KRU, 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 KRU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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The MOT history for GL08 KRU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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