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DV58 ZWJ

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 ZWJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,328 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (glass) (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion present to front suspension components

corrosion present to rear axle

Pass 15 Sep 2022 68,167 miles

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 15 Sep 2022 68,167 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 60,901 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,474 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 46,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,884 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 41,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,029 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracks splits in tread grooves

Offside Front wiper ends slighty split

Offside Rear tyres cracks /splits in tread grooves

Pass 12 Dec 2016 32,876 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 30,510 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Wish bone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,385 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 27,382 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 24,394 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 18,415 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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DV58 ZWJ is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV58 ZWJ, 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 DV58 ZWJ registered?

DV58 ZWJ is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2008.

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