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GL57 GJG

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,277 mi
Last recorded95,277 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GJG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,277 miles

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

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

Rear Advise slight corrosion to rear axle

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,342 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 80,342 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,464 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 52,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 46,243 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 39,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 31,739 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 26,971 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 20,854 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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GL57 GJG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GL57 GJG, 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 GL57 GJG registered?

GL57 GJG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 January 2008.

Is GL57 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 GJG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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