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FY58 GVG

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,095 mi
Last recorded172,095 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 172,095 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING SHOWING SIGN OF HEAT IN DISC

aircon belt missing

steering rack gaiter weeping

subframe corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2026 172,070 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear more then one place (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

aircon belt missing

steering rack gaiter weeping

subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2025 167,454 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 167,433 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 161,624 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2024 161,613 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 147,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 147,440 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 132,762 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 119,586 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 119,586 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 104,366 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,377 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 74,366 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,395 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 60,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 50,904 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,873 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn on ends

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 GVG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FY58 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

FY58 GVG is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FY58 GVG safe to buy?

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