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FY58 GVD

2008 Kia Rio

Orange Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 GVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,878 miles

slight deterioration of o/s/f anti roll bar ball joint boot

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 93,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,003 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,640 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 62,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 57,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,154 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 GVD is a 2008 Kia Rio in Orange with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY58 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

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

Is FY58 GVD safe to buy?

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