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FG58 LCL

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 85,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,772 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall Run flat damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,244 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 56,453 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 55,047 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 53,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,526 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 42,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,564 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,774 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,105 miles

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

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

coolant level low in expansion bottle

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 LCL 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 77.8%.

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 LCL, 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 LCL registered?

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

Is FG58 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 LCL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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