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FG58 BVU

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 BVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 82,299 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 71,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 66,543 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 66,522 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,564 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 48,360 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 44,067 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 41,427 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 37,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 33,706 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 30,131 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 24,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre perrishing slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 20,382 miles

alloys scuffed

small dents and scuffs on bodywork

Pass 15 Sep 2011 15,939 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

front tyres worn

scratches to body panels

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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FG58 BVU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FG58 BVU, 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 FG58 BVU registered?

FG58 BVU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FG58 BVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 BVU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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