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FY58 GUW

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,595 mi
Last recorded78,595 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 78,595 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Brake fluid leaking badly from burst pipe during test preventing further tests. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Pipe excessive corrosion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 72,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer and slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer slightly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed. Some age related corrosion present rear axle and front subframe.

Pass 2 Aug 2024 67,149 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 67,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 62,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,297 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 53,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside smear slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 48,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tread punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 48,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and tread punctured (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 43,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 43,901 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone front bush starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 36,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 30,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to de bond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 21,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 14,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 10,711 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 6,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 4,181 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 2,974 miles

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 GUW is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GUW, 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 FY58 GUW registered?

FY58 GUW is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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