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GL57 WLW

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,133 mi
Last recorded175,133 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 WLW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2018 175,133 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Feb 2018 175,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 141,324 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 141,321 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 125,247 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 29 Jan 2014 104,952 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel bearing signs of wear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 104,952 miles

offside front wheel bearing signs of wear

Pass 11 Feb 2013 87,870 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 87,736 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,820 miles

both front tyres are near to the 1.6 limit.

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 WLW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLW, 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 WLW registered?

GL57 WLW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is GL57 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 WLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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