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GP08 DTV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,564 mi
Last recorded93,564 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,564 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,155 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 92,402 miles

Central Upper centre brake light inoperative.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 92,045 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Centre stop light

NO OIL showing on dipstick(topped up)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 91,819 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 91,495 miles

Central Stop light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering significantly heavier turning to right than to left

Fail 24 May 2021 91,494 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering significantly heavier turning to right than to left

Pass 22 May 2020 91,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump(corrosion) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 91,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp not working

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery +ve terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump(corrosion) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 88,646 miles

All wipers very poor clearing

Both front tyres worn heavily(bald)on inner edges(thru' primary rubber)

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** Significant ** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 88,646 miles

All wipers very poor clearing

Both front tyres worn heavily(bald)on inner edges(thru' primary rubber)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Incomplete. Swapped with clutch (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play *** Significant ** (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 83,229 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 78,148 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 78,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 76,183 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 29 May 2015 72,905 miles

Front plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Tyres getting low and perished

Fail 28 May 2015 72,905 miles

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

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

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

Front plate cracked

Rear discs corroded

Tyres getting low and perished

Wipers smearing

Pass 28 May 2014 67,601 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2013 58,924 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 49,575 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 38,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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GP08 DTV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GP08 DTV, 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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GP08 DTV is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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