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GL57 WLV

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,442 mi
Last recorded84,442 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,442 miles

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Misting of oil around steering rack

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 73,057 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low

Slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,247 miles

slight leak around steering rack

wipers splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,554 miles

Both front tyres worn heavily on inner edge.

EML On.

Front Outer Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both mountings separated from bonding, highly recommend lower arm replacement. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

When parking brake is operated, N/S engages completely before O/S begins operation. Parking brake stiff in operation.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bald inner edges (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,578 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 22,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 19,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 14,796 miles

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

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

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

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 WLV 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 81.8%.

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 GL57 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

GL57 WLV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is GL57 WLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WLV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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