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BV58 RGX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 RGX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 130,336 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 130,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 123,875 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 123,841 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2023 114,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 114,005 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,563 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 109,563 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 105,624 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,196 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,452 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 72,231 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,072 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 59,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,738 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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BV58 RGX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 BV58 RGX, 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 BV58 RGX registered?

BV58 RGX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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