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GL08 UGT

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 97,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 95,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin CANT SEE REAR PAD THICKNESS WITH WHEELS ON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ENGINE RATTLEY

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,629 miles

ENGINE RATTLEY

Fail 28 Mar 2018 74,629 miles

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

Stop lamp not working NEARSIDE (1.2.1b)

ENGINE RATTLEY

Pass 31 Mar 2017 64,785 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 64,602 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 52,418 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush is completely detached from arm but cannot disconnect from suspention (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,260 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 35,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,372 miles

both rear tyres stepped

Pass 30 Mar 2012 15,723 miles

Both front tyers are worn unevenly on inner edge causing noise when driving, recommend replacment.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 12,977 miles

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

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 UGT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

GL08 UGT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GL08 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 UGT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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