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GN08 YLS

2008 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,703 mi
Last recorded120,703 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YLS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 120,703 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front subframe and rear axle have surface rust

Fail 17 Sep 2025 120,703 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front subframe and rear axle have surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,264 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 106,492 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 106,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 90,004 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 90,004 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 80,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 64,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 64,014 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,186 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 53,186 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 41,829 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the limits, recommend replacement ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the limits, recommend replacement ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking all the way around the tread but no cords showing

Fail 2 Sep 2016 39,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the limits, recommend replacement ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost on the limits, recommend replacement ASAP (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking all the way around the tread but no cords showing

Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,089 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,622 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 27,891 miles

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

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

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

advise nsr tyre perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,685 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake discs pitted all four wheels

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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GN08 YLS is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GN08 YLS, 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 GN08 YLS registered?

GN08 YLS is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2008.

Is GN08 YLS safe to buy?

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