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FY58 HNG

2008 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,509 mi
Last recorded146,509 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 146,509 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 141,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 141,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides mains to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 136,401 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,971 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,971 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,697 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 112,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror dangler ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 96,959 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 96,959 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 81,434 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,548 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 79,548 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 69,499 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 57,095 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 HNG 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 70.6%.

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

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