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GK58 XJH

2008 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,511 mi
Last recorded93,511 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Rio60,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 XJH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,511 miles

Central Rear stop lamp Not working

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

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

Rear wiper defective

fan belt nosey

service due

Fail 3 Oct 2025 93,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear stop lamp Not working

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

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

Rear wiper defective

fan belt nosey

service due

Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play worn will affect tyre wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust is rusty

f/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

n/s wiper is worn

rear brake pads appear low

underside is rusty in places esp suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,429 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 84,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 66,280 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 52,924 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 52,924 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 47,501 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 47,501 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 40,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 40,440 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 28,979 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,426 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 28,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,067 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,067 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,630 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 20,961 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 20,961 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Sep 2013 17,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,703 miles

nsf tyre side wall cracked on the inside

Pass 2 Sep 2011 11,182 miles

damage to nsf tyre side wall

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 XJH is a 2008 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XJH, 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 XJH registered?

GK58 XJH is a 2008 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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