MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the inside edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre wearing thin on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre also tyre bald on the inside edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage unable to pin point with out further investigation (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre bald on the very inside of tyre no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.5mm reading taken from the centre of the tyre and bald on the very inner edge no canvas showing when inspected (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/f brake is binding on slightly
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
n/s/f has slight binding of brake
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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GL08 VWM is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 VWM, 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 VWM registered?
GL08 VWM is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 June 2008.
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