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FE58 KZG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

74,541 mi
Last recorded74,541 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 KZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,541 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened strongly advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre splitting in tread

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 73,506 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody / inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 73,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody / inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 72,852 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn/pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and greased into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes are corroded and weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front brakes are fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded and the front inner bushes are perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner and outer sills and lower inner wheelarches are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the rear axle is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt into lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt into lower hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs are worn/pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 suspension coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and greased into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes are corroded and weeping slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front brakes are fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded and the front inner bushes are perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear inner and outer sills and lower inner wheelarches are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front mcpherson struts are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of the rear axle is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,259 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded(spring seat mountings) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of the rear axle is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded but structually sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front inner bush is perishing and (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and lower inner wheelarch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer balljoint has slight play and (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and lower inner wheelarch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage corroded and (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front brakes are fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 72,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side rear springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both side front mcpherson struts are corroded(spring seat mountings) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of the rear axle is corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded but structually sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front inner bush is perishing and (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and lower inner wheelarch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear into rear flexipipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened outer balljoint has slight play and (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill and lower inner wheelarch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage corroded and (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side front brakes are fluctuating slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 71,771 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs are worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side of the rear axle(spring seats) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 68,155 miles

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

slight weap from power steering pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,302 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

light misting of oil on pas pipe

Fail 24 Aug 2019 64,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

light misting of oil on pas pipe

Pass 7 Aug 2018 57,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 57,637 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes under body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn very low, advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,389 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces corroded.

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre perrished in tread area, advise replacing.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear &offside front to rear in clips on floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 35,567 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre void of tread inside edge, nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,567 miles

offside front tyre void of tread inside edge, nearside front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 Jul 2014 28,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,851 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake disks

Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 12,896 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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FE58 KZG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE58 KZG, 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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FE58 KZG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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