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GU08 VEY

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VEY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,990 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 109,990 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 74,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 67,016 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 59,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,954 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 53,954 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,541 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,780 miles

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 VEY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU08 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 VEY registered?

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

Is GU08 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VEY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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