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FE58 BVY

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,477 mi
Last recorded51,477 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 BVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of vehicles brake discs have light surface corrosion commensurate with standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 49,555 miles

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2023 48,235 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light corrosion to under side and suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,838 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under side and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,211 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

underbody and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2020 43,824 miles

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under body and suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,462 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,016 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,154 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes in clips slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,143 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 27,641 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,626 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 18,373 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 18,373 miles

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

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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FE58 BVY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE58 BVY, 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 FE58 BVY registered?

FE58 BVY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is FE58 BVY safe to buy?

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