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FY58 GUK

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,155 mi
Last recorded102,155 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 102,155 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 102,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 94,373 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 94,373 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible coupling (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 83,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,924 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,490 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working Highlevel (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Aug 2015 54,617 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 46,848 miles

Front exhaust bracket is broken off, however the exhaust system is still supported.

Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front exhaust bracket is broken off, however the exhaust system is still supported.

Pass 3 Aug 2013 37,366 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,636 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust bracket breaking away, ok at time of test.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,499 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FY58 GUK is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY58 GUK, 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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FY58 GUK is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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