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DY58 KGE

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,303 mi
Last recorded172,303 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 172,303 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted carrier bolt loose (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

various parts corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2021 172,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 160,951 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 160,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 136,222 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 116,240 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 116,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 90,548 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 90,548 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 76,358 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,911 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 48,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,227 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 31,102 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2011 24,081 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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DY58 KGE is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY58 KGE, 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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DY58 KGE is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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