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GL08 MVS

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,558 mi
Last recorded140,558 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 140,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 136,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 130,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 130,566 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,129 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,129 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 106,425 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 94,067 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 88,216 miles

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6 mm on the inner edge of the tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6 mm on the inner edge of the tread

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 80,702 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both the nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

the engine coolant level appears low

the high level stoplight is currently not working

Fail 10 Oct 2017 80,702 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both the nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

the engine coolant level appears low

the high level stoplight is currently not working

Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,062 miles

Engine oil below minimum level, added 2ltr

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge severly, advise replacement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,062 miles

Engine oil below minimum level, added 2ltr

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge severly, advise replacement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 57,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 47,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight inbalance on near side hand brake

slight nocking from front but unable to detect any movement

strong advise both near side tyres wearing on edges and perrishing

Fail 20 Oct 2014 47,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight inbalance on near side hand brake

slight nocking from front but unable to detect any movement

strong advise both near side tyres wearing on edges and perrishing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,888 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 26,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 21,910 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 MVS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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