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DY58 KSO

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,101 mi
Last recorded126,101 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 KSO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 126,101 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 111,443 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,072 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,072 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 87,070 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 82,177 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 78,708 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of perishing & cracking

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,150 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2015 61,150 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

no tow ball fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2014 49,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

PASSANGER AIR BAG OFF

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s front tyre showing signs of splitting inner side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Sep 2012 27,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 27,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 22,949 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 KSO is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KSO, 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 DY58 KSO registered?

DY58 KSO is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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