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AU58 UGT

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UGT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 71,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 71,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 63,304 miles

"passenger airbag off" light on

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre hangers corroded / broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 60,789 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 58,948 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 58,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle mount snapped. System still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Sump corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,676 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracks in tread.

Exhaust system front and centre mounting brackets corroded through.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 58,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished and cracks in tread.

Exhaust system front and centre mounting brackets corroded through.

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 54,852 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all on limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing slight low

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing lumpy tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank slight corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 49,642 miles

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing slight lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank slight corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2018 49,642 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both wearing slight lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

fuel tank slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2017 42,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 36,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,845 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 14,575 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 9,012 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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AU58 UGT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU58 UGT, 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 AU58 UGT registered?

AU58 UGT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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