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GY08 PLN

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,430 mi
Last recorded114,430 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 PLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 114,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 111,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 111,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 107,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 107,165 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass missing ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 102,741 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 95,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also 11 years old ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 95,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hids (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hids (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also 11 years old ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 88,176 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,862 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,204 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,035 miles

chip in screen

osf lower arm suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 57,324 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,684 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 33,388 miles

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

both steering rack boots have damp oil on them no rips or splits

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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GY08 PLN is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GY08 PLN, 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 GY08 PLN registered?

GY08 PLN is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GY08 PLN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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