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GL08 KUJ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,205 mi
Last recorded75,205 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,205 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 72,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,547 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 68,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,008 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,998 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,134 miles

rear brakes require attention

wiper blades near end of serviceable life

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,340 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,789 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,646 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,097 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 KUJ 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 69.2%.

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 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 KUJ, 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 GL08 KUJ registered?

GL08 KUJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is GL08 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 KUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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