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GJ58 STX

2008 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,804 mi
Last recorded98,804 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 STX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 98,804 miles

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2023 98,570 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 98,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 93,824 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 87,468 miles

A/C drive belt missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,526 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,520 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,790 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,093 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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GJ58 STX is a 2008 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GJ58 STX, 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 GJ58 STX registered?

GJ58 STX is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is GJ58 STX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ58 STX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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