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DU58 SZJ

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,494 mi
Last recorded112,494 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU58 SZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2019 112,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2018 97,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise attention (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on rear exhaust joint

rear number plate lettering faded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 82,028 miles

rear number plate lettering faded

unable to see rear brake pads fully

bind on both rear brakes

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe joint

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 82,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bind on both rear brakes

corrosion on rear exhaust pipe joint

rear number plate lettering faded

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 15 Aug 2016 76,376 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,314 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced offside locking before nearside operates (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear number plate lettering starting to fade

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 10 Aug 2015 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper blade split

unable to see rear brake pads fully

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,978 miles

Nearside rear brake light wasnt working but came on when tapped by hand(Advise replacing bulb asap)

Suspect rear brake pads getting low???(Advise removing rear wheels to inspect)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,337 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,670 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,999 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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DU58 SZJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU58 SZJ, 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 DU58 SZJ registered?

DU58 SZJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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