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FP58 CJX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,721 mi
Last recorded65,721 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 CJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 65,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,419 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 60,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,903 miles

Surface corrosion to all underfloor components

Pass 8 Oct 2020 56,109 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,530 miles

surface corrosion to under floor components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,528 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

surface corrosion to under floor components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,736 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 47,535 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,146 miles

Rear tyres aged, some cracks.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,133 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,915 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 33,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 26,367 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes debonding

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,367 miles

Both front lower arm front bushes debonding

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)

Pass 16 May 2011 21,566 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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FP58 CJX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FP58 CJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP58 CJX registered?

FP58 CJX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 November 2008.

Is FP58 CJX safe to buy?

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