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GU08 VFK

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,827 mi
Last recorded88,827 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VFK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 88,827 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 88,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,397 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 83,368 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 75,170 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 75,170 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 57,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet safety catch seizing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,284 miles

front wipers in poor condition

steering slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 43,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers in poor condition

steering slight oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 40,626 miles

Front brake pads are worn low.

N/S/F lower arm front bush has debonded.

Possible fluid leak from the clutch slave cylinder.

Power steering fluid leaks.

Wipers smear.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 40,626 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads are worn low.

N/S/F lower arm front bush has debonded.

Possible fluid leak from the clutch slave cylinder.

Power steering fluid leaks.

Wipers smear.

Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,380 miles

N/S/F lower arm front bush has de-bonded.

N/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm).

O/S/R tyre is badly perished.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,338 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2015 33,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Apr 2014 28,578 miles

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

advise wheel alignment check

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder of tread advise replacement

Fail 11 Apr 2014 28,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise wheel alignment check

Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,510 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall 205/45/16

Pass 10 Mar 2012 19,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,308 miles

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

coolant level low

nearside and offside front tyres in poor condition

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 VFK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VFK, 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 VFK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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