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FG58 DPU

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

64,757 mi
Last recorded64,757 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 DPU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 64,757 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 64,757 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 51,973 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 51,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,160 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 49,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked/perished mainly in base of tread sufficient to expose cords in some areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracked/perished mainly in base of tread sufficient to expose cords in some areas. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 46,761 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 46,761 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,898 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 44,898 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 41,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 41,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both main lengths (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 36,448 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking in tread grooves

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main length front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 May 2017 30,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,242 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Fail 3 May 2016 24,219 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished and splitting

Pass 11 May 2015 17,299 miles

slight corrosion on all brake surfaces

Fail 11 May 2015 17,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on all brake surfaces

Fail 5 Aug 2014 12,791 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 12,791 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,452 miles

advise nearside front tyre worn on the outer sidewall

Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,301 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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FG58 DPU is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG58 DPU, 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 DPU registered?

FG58 DPU is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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