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GF58 YJT

2008 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 YJT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 83,596 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,595 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,155 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,865 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still secure

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 70,865 miles

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still secure

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 63,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both lines underneath centrally (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,350 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 42,131 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,528 miles

both front tyres on limit inner edge

nearside rear tyre misshaped inner edge and perished

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,609 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,983 miles

offside front wiper blade has split

exhaust centre mount has broken

nearside front wiper blade has split

Pass 15 Dec 2014 27,400 miles

exhaust centre mount has broken off exhaust pipe

nearside front wiper blade is split

Pass 11 Dec 2013 23,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 14,500 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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GF58 YJT is a 2008 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF58 YJT, 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 GF58 YJT registered?

GF58 YJT is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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