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FG58 KTV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,580 mi
Last recorded103,580 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 KTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 103,580 miles

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords may be visible, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and deteriorated, possibly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 103,541 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high level set at #3 at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at end (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cords may be visible, benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded and deteriorated, possibly porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 103,473 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low, bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine sump pan deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,358 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

engine sump pan badly corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,358 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both limited damping (5.3.2 (b))

engine sump pan badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 98,924 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,679 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 92,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 92,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 83,859 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,858 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,387 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 73,863 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2014 73,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,312 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 59,311 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 42,263 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 27,497 miles

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

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

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 KTV is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

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

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