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HV08 GTF

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 GTF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 57,619 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,673 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 56,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 54,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,627 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 50,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 47,423 miles

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Fail 15 Mar 2019 47,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to fully see front and rear brake pads

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,859 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 40,412 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 35,897 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,589 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,589 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres cracked and perished.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 24,197 miles

rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 20 Feb 2013 20,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,369 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 16,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,400 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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HV08 GTF is a 2008 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV08 GTF, 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 HV08 GTF registered?

HV08 GTF is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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