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GL08 UGF

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,075 mi
Last recorded87,075 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 87,075 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,466 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,090 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,090 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,408 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UGF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UGF, 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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What year was GL08 UGF registered?

GL08 UGF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is GL08 UGF safe to buy?

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