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FG58 LCV

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,973 mi
Last recorded94,973 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,973 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded at joints

n/s/f shockie damp

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone front bushed split/ perished

suspension parts corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,972 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension parts corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroded at joints

n/s/f shockie damp

o/s/f n/s/f wishbone front bushed split/ perished

Pass 26 Nov 2019 87,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,449 miles

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,448 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,721 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s positioned at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust join corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 78,721 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s positioned at front of arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s 16" and 20" wiper fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust join corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,450 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear exhaust flange corroded however still secure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,450 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 472 bulb fitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

front discs slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

rear exhaust flange corroded however still secure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 70,024 miles

Child seat fitted to passenger rear seatbelt, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front 185/60/14 @ 2mm

Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,024 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted to passenger rear seatbelt, not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front 185/60/14 @ 2mm

Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,474 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 66,474 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 57,630 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 49,246 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 49,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 31,673 miles

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

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

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 LCV 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 55.6%.

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

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