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GL08 WLZ

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,200 mi
Last recorded77,200 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WLZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,200 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 77,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both bulbs not operating. (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Passenger mirror missing

Fail 4 Oct 2017 72,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 43,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,190 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 32,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 19,516 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 WLZ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WLZ, 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 WLZ registered?

GL08 WLZ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is GL08 WLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 WLZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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