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GL08 USS

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,753 mi
Last recorded65,753 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 USS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,753 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,753 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,901 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 59,901 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,420 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 53,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 49,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 43,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 37,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2019 37,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 33,106 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2018 33,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 23,871 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 23,871 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 bulb is fitted (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,096 miles

Front brake pads - 3-4mm left.

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads - 3-4mm left.

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 14,735 miles

Rear tyres are perished.

Rear tyres have their inner edges rounded.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 12,302 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 12,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Pass 28 May 2012 8,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres perishing

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jun 2011 6,578 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 USS is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 USS, 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 USS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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