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GV08 KFA

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,416 mi
Last recorded101,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 KFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 101,416 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 8 Jul 2019 101,415 miles

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

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

Advise under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline pass. ) ( Replacement Recommended ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,575 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 91,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,859 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 79,859 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 68,113 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 68,113 miles

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

Both front tyres worn to 2mm and bald on the inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 4 Jul 2015 55,947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 44,654 miles

N/S/F Tyre on 3mm

O/S/R Tyre in poor condition

O/S/R tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Jul 2013 36,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 23,743 miles

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)

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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GV08 KFA is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV08 KFA, 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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GV08 KFA is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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