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AM58 SKE

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

95,933 mi
Last recorded95,933 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM58 SKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2025 95,932 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Centre section mount. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded.

Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 87,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front arm front bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2022 81,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 77,918 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 77,918 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 73,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 73,117 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Both front tyres tread getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2020 70,643 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 68,352 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 68,352 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 66,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still reasonably supported

Fail 10 Jan 2018 66,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still reasonably supported

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 53,174 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 46,360 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 40,305 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 25,613 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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AM58 SKE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AM58 SKE, 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 AM58 SKE registered?

AM58 SKE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM58 SKE safe to buy?

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