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GU08 FBL

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

115,109 mi
Last recorded115,109 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 FBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 115,109 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 115,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 114,160 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 114,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,116 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 113,116 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 111,687 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 111,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,887 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 108,887 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch fault insecured (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 107,409 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,371 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 105,519 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 105,519 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perished along treads within the limit.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 89,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 67,965 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 44,750 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,654 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre perished and damage to outer sidewall

offside front lower arm front bush debonding

Fail 26 Jun 2011 42,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre perished and damage to outer sidewall

offside front lower arm front bush debonding

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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GU08 FBL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GU08 FBL, 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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GU08 FBL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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