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FG58 HBX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,978 mi
Last recorded111,978 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,978 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 111,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 103,232 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket not attached to exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 95,886 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front A.B.S ring corroded

Offside rear light unit condensated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Two pipes near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 95,886 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded and broken

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front A.B.S ring corroded

Offside rear light unit condensated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Two pipes near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 89,251 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside front shock absorber spring retaining cup corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage From rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 82,448 miles

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Both front spring seats corroded

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread

Front brake pads wearing low

Front exhaust mounting corroded

High level stop light inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near pump and near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front lower suspension arm front bushes deteriorated

Both front spring seats corroded

Both rear tyres have cracking in tread

Front brake pads wearing low

Front exhaust mounting corroded

High level stop light inoperative

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near pump and near rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 71,196 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded on clips (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both pipes corroded on clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 71,194 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both pipes corroded on clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,649 miles

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

front subframe slight corosion

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2019 64,648 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration needs dpf / cat clean (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

front subframe slight corosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,863 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 60,860 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration fail emissions (8.2.1.2 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os brake pipes front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 57,632 miles

Slight leak from PAS pipe going to steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2016 52,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage slight PAS fluid seepage possibly from pipes (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge and cracking on tread

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,317 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

both rear tytres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,714 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,475 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 HBX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HBX, 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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FG58 HBX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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