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FY58 HMX

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,785 mi
Last recorded96,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 96,785 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 92,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 91,832 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 91,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 87,721 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 87,721 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 85,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,190 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 84,190 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,140 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 57,464 miles

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 15 Aug 2014 52,321 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,862 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,983 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 HMX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HMX, 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 FY58 HMX registered?

FY58 HMX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is FY58 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 HMX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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