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GJ58 WDR

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,312 mi
Last recorded129,312 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 WDR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 129,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 127,381 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 124,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 120,626 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 120,626 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 108,133 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 95,946 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 88,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

advise brake/clutch fluid change

Fail 30 Sep 2019 88,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

advise brake/clutch fluid change

Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,386 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 78,381 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,694 miles

traces of fluid around steering rack but no leak found

Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,955 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 63,954 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 57,587 miles

traces of fluid around power steering pipe but no leak found

Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,587 miles

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

traces of fluid around power steering pipe but no leak found

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,729 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 51,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,697 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread is slightly outof shape

offside rear tyre tread is slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 35,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,413 miles

Smallsplit in n/s wiperblade

Fail 22 Sep 2011 28,413 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Smallsplit in n/s wiperblade

Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 WDR is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ58 WDR, 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 GJ58 WDR registered?

GJ58 WDR is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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