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GK58 XAY

2008 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,325 mi
Last recorded105,325 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XAY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 105,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 25 May 2023 105,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts in tyre, none of which expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 94,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,136 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,962 miles

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))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 89,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 84,852 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 84,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 75,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 75,601 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,805 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 56,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,164 miles

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

both front tyres slightly distorted

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 48,164 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres slightly distorted

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 38,189 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 33,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,225 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,770 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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GK58 XAY is a 2008 Kia Rio in Blue 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 GK58 XAY, 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 XAY registered?

GK58 XAY is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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