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GU08 VFO

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 117,648 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 117,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear hand brake very sharp when applied

Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,279 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 111,279 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 103,885 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 103,885 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 95,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 89,267 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 89,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,998 miles

Nearside Rear tyre poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,697 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 64,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 64,220 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 58,557 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 58,556 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,997 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing on edges and near side front cut on side wall

Fail 19 Feb 2015 44,794 miles

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

near side front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,794 miles

near side front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,583 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear seat belt retracting mechanism sticks temporarily

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,569 miles

rear tyres badly perrished

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 1 Mar 2012 24,762 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 24,762 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,064 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,064 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 VFO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VFO, 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 VFO registered?

GU08 VFO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is GU08 VFO safe to buy?

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