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GV08 NSU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,971 mi
Last recorded30,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 NSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 30,971 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 30,692 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 28,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to deform

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

Fail 31 May 2022 27,384 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to deform

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 26,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,476 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 25,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 24,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 23,426 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,846 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 21,834 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 21,010 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 17,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 16,095 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 12,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 9,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NSU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GV08 NSU, 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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What year was GV08 NSU registered?

GV08 NSU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is GV08 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 NSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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