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GL57 GOH

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,576 mi
Last recorded129,576 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 GOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 129,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated/broken

Offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Apr 2016 129,576 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated/broken

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

Offside rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 116,146 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,034 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 93,319 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 93,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 93,136 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 93,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 89,987 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,659 miles

slight play to near side front drop link

Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,836 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 GOH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL57 GOH, 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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GL57 GOH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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