MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter light on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter light on
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDTION
RUBBING SOUND WHEN THE NSR WHEEL IS TURNED
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
both front wheels binding slightly
n/s reg light not working at first opened tailgate came on and worked throughout test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
both front wheels binding slightly
n/s reg light not working at first opened tailgate came on and worked throughout test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres worn close to limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres have slight cracking but do not show cords.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL08 KUO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 KUO, 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 KUO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.
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