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BG57 HLX

2008 Kia Rio

Grey Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,875 mi
Last recorded100,875 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,875 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 100,875 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,029 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 5 Sep 2024 79,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,837 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded slight corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,887 miles

oil leak (sump)

osf binding slightly

osf tyre worn inner edge

osf wishbone front bush coming unbonded

osr tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Feb 2021 66,256 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 66,244 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,955 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 55,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,546 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 43,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2015 40,413 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 37,220 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,789 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 31,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 30,132 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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BG57 HLX 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 75%.

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 BG57 HLX, 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 BG57 HLX registered?

BG57 HLX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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