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FY58 VXG

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,731 mi
Last recorded79,731 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 VXG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,867 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 77,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 77,148 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 77,148 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 76,426 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 76,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,144 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper has damage

Fail 5 Oct 2019 73,144 miles

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

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

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

Front and centre exhaust mountings deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Bumper has damage

Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,881 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 58,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,896 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop light in/op

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyres wearing on edges,o/s badly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,931 miles

Offside Front slight wear on tyre inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to clearly view pads but appear to be getting down (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Oct 2014 43,639 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

clutch fluid resevoir low on fluid

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,841 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,866 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 VXG is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VXG, 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 VXG registered?

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

Is FY58 VXG safe to buy?

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