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FG58 HBK

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,308 mi
Last recorded86,308 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 HBK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 86,308 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 86,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,492 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,464 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Inbalance on front and rear brakes

OSFront wishbone - front bush splitting

Oil leak

Rear axle pivot bushes splitting

Rear coil springs badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 73,351 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

both rear tyres stepped & cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both rear tyres stepped

engine rattling on idle

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside wiper smearing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,204 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both rear tyres stepped

engine rattling on idle

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

offside wiper smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,585 miles

both front wipers smearing

front disc's slightly lipped

front pads 85-90% worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre stepped

Fail 3 Apr 2017 52,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers smearing

front disc's slightly lipped

front pads 85-90% worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre stepped

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 32,813 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 26,838 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,817 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 10,463 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 HBK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBK, 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 HBK registered?

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

Is FG58 HBK safe to buy?

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