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GK58 VHH

2008 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,325 mi
Last recorded152,325 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VHH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 152,325 miles

Front number plate worn

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,347 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 146,347 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 136,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 136,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 125,171 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 125,171 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 116,044 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread

Power steering pipe looks damp

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,988 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 111,854 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,300 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 84,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 84,193 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2015 75,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,996 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,996 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyre tread getting low

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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GK58 VHH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK58 VHH, 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 GK58 VHH registered?

GK58 VHH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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