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FY58 YTL

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2026 108,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 106,493 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 106,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust heat shield near fuel tank insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective Both (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 103,820 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 101,187 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2023 101,186 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 96,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 96,751 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light damaged part of lens missing (4.5.4 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 94,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake pedal feels spongy

Pass 30 Jan 2019 89,020 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,249 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front pipe mounting inscure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also nail in tyre with slight puncture (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,488 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 64,488 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust front pipe mounting inscure (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 53,404 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 53,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 23,269 miles

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

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 YTL is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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