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GL57 WLG

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,244 mi
Last recorded100,244 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 100,244 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 83,471 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 69,456 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 69,456 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2013 38,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,468 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing.

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 WLG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue 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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

GL57 WLG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is GL57 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WLG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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