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FY58 ZCX

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,421 mi
Last recorded145,421 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 ZCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 145,421 miles

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

general corrosion to underneath componenets

oil on steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2022 142,382 miles

general corrosion to underneath components

oil on steering rack

Fail 7 Nov 2022 142,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to underneath components

oil on steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,062 miles

oil on steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2021 135,056 miles

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

oil on steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2020 131,506 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front tyres wearing on edge

oil on steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,506 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

front tyres wearing on edge

oil on steering rack

Pass 13 Nov 2019 126,769 miles

oil on steering rack

Fail 11 Nov 2019 126,760 miles

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

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

oil on steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2018 116,913 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 116,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,176 miles

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,316 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,205 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

oil leak

oil on steering pipes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 90,199 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

oil leak

oil on steering pipes

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 ZCX is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX registered?

FY58 ZCX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is FY58 ZCX safe to buy?

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